The Province of New Brunswick has a long history of flooding, with events of varying severity reported as long ago as 1696.
New Brunswick has experienced a three-fold increase in the number of disaster financial assistance programs triggered by flooding, compared to the previous five years. The financial burdens borne by individuals, communities and the province are also significant. Past and ongoing development in flood hazard areas, a lack of available flood insurance for residential properties in Canada, and the increasing frequency and severity of storm events mean that these costs will continue to rise unless risks from flooding are appropriately managed.
