Fog Blog NB River Watch Log:

ALL EYES ARE ON THE SAINT JOHN RIVER THIS WEEKEND ESPECIALLY NORTH OF SAINT JOHN IN MAUGERVILLE, FREDERICTON ETC. IT IS WITH THIS HEAVIER RAIN TODAY AND SUNDAY EXPECTED TO COME CLOSE OR AT FLOOD STAGE!.......A small number of troops will be deployed within the next 24 hours to help New Brunswick prepare for flooding.Lt.-Col. Sean French, commander of the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment based at Gagetown, said Saturday up to 120 troops will assist with flooding.But he said the final number is still being determined as tasks for the troops are set.He said some of the possible duties could include checking on the welfare of residents and evacuation support. The troops will have vehicles that can move through deep water to help evacuate people, if necessary.

The water level in Fredericton is expected to reach eight metres Sunday. Last year the St. John River reached 8.31 metres, making it one of the worst floods in a decade.