“A few of them are looking at flood levels rivalling 1973, which is the worst on record,” he said. FREDERICTON - The Emergency Measures Organization in New Brunswick is urging people to leave certain neighbourhoods in and around Saint John due to rising floodwaters that could surpass record-setting water levels in 1973. Water levels along the Saint John River are expected to continue to rise through the week, isolating homes and leading to further road closures. He expected that number would rise around Saint John and urged people to leave their homes if floodwaters are rising around them, adding that they should take their pets, medications, clothing and identification. It doesn't seem to be a flood that's going to rise and drop quickly.”In the Fredericton region, water levels are forecast to remain at their current levels.

Source: thestar May 02, 2018 12:11 UTC