The 2008 Saint John River flood was considered the worst flooding of the Saint John River in 35 years. Flood levels reached 27 feet and 4 inches in Fredericton on May 1, almost reaching the previous record of 28 feet and 3 inches, set in 1973.[1][2] Flooding was attributed to the melting of record snowfall from the 2007-2008 winter and heavy rain during the melting season. Fifty streets in Fredericton area were closed as a result of the flooding. The flooding caused severe damage in areas of northern Maine and western New Brunswick including international bridges and hundreds of homes and buildings.
 On-street flood level | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | April - May 2008 |
| Overall effects | |
| Damage | 11.9 million CDN$ |
| Areas affected | -Edmundston, New Brunswick -Fredericton, New Brunswick -Maugerville, New Brunswick -Fort Kent, Maine -Madawaska, Maine -Van Buren, Maine |
By May 3, the Canadian Red Cross had registered 680 residents who had been forced to evacuate from their homes.[3] An additional 600 residences were evacuated in Maine.[4]
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References edit
- ^ "City Officials Call for Caution As Flood Closes 50 Streets". May 1, 2008. Archived from the original on 5 May 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2008.
- ^ Marianne White & Bradley Bouzane (2008-05-01). "Rising water threatens New Brunswick legislature, homes, bridges". The Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on 1 May 2008. Retrieved 30 April 2008.
- ^ "City River Level to Remain High During Weekend". May 3, 2008. Archived from the original on 5 May 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2008.
- ^ "Aroostook flood recovery progresses". Bangor Daily News. 2008-05-05. Retrieved 11 August 2013.