Fog Blog NB Flood Log:
MANY AREAS OF NEW BRUNSWICK ALONG THE FLOOD PLANES OF THE SAINT JOHN RIVER ARE FLOODED AND ABOVE FLOOD STAGE...HARDEST HIT AREAS ARE AROUND FREDERICTON! A LOT OF DOWNTOWN FREDERICTON AND SOUTH ARE UNDER WATER....NOW THE FLOOD IS COMING TO SAINT JOHN AND IS ALREADY HERE.....THE SAINT JOHN RIVER HERE IS 5.9 METRES ABOVE AND THE PICTURES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!........As part of the St. John River rises to "unprecedented" levels, emergency officials are warning New Brunswickers in at-risk regions to evacuate immediately.The flooding, now in its second week, has displaced hundreds of residents. More evacuations are underway Friday in the river's lower basin, and the water unlikely to recede for at least another five days.Trans-Canada Highway and other road closures: Here's what you need to know New Brunswick calls in coast guard to help flood relief effort'We're just going to stay': As water rises, some Saint Johners stay put"This is very much far from over for the southern half of the province," said Geoffrey Downey, a spokesperson for the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization. Westfield road in Saint John is almost at evacuation stage down by the marina! The waters are expected to rise and with rain predicted tonight, it can only get worse before it gets better!