Floodwaters in the Saint John region are expected to stabilize on Tuesday before slowly receding, officials say. The St. John River reached 5.7 metres on Monday, which Saint John EMO believes will be the peak level. EMO initially expected the water would continue to rise on Tuesday before peaking at 5.8 metres. Citizens are urged to continue to exercise extreme caution as flood conditions will persist for the "foreseeable future." - Kevin Clifford, Saint John EMOThe rail line remains active, with freight trains running in and out of the area throughout the day.

Source: CBC News May 07, 2018 17:35 UTC