River Watch 2008

River Watch 2008 / Flood warning continues (08/05/11)

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May 11, 2008

FREDERICTON (CNB) - River Watch 2008 and the Department of Public Safety's New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization are continuing the flood warning for the Grand Lake area, including Sheffield and communities downstream to the City of Saint John, effective today, Sunday, May 11, 2008.

Persons living or working along all streams, tributaries and rivers in the lower St. John River valley are asked to remain on alert, as we remain above flood stage in many areas.

The weather forecast for the next several days is fair, and as a result, the decreasing trend in water levels will continue. Water levels may fluctuate in response to tidal influences.

As of 11:30 a.m. water levels were as follows:

The next report will be issued on Monday, May 12, 2008.

A complete list of weather warnings is available from Environment Canada at: http://www1.gnb.ca/cnb/transportation/index-e.asp.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Andy Morton, River Watch 2008, 506-453-2133 or 1-800-561-4034.

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