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MétéoMédia - Flood risk accompanies spring s arrival for these provinces

Flood risk accompanies spring s arrival for these provinces Jaclyn Whittal mercredi, 20 mars 2019 à 14:34 - Spring has arrived and so have warmer temperatures. Snow is beginning to melt, rivers are starting to rush and the threat for flooding is here in Canada. Residents across southern Ontario have already been dealing with early season flooding along the Humber River through the Caledon area after snowmelt, ice jams and rain caused rivers to burst their banks last Friday. Some 200 residents were forced to evacuate temporarily, but drier and cooler weather conditions have since allowed floodwaters to recede and evacuees are now home. While the area will be monitored for more flooding through the season, below is a look at what other parts of the country are also at risk for spring flooding.

River Watch Begins For Another Year

Floodwaters cover the Randolph Bridge in Saint John on April 27, 2019. (Image: Brad Perry) It is that time of year to keep an eye on the Saint John River and its tributaries. Each morning, River Watch officials will receive a weather briefing and collect data from several sources to develop river models and forecasts. They will then inform the public of any potential threats which may exist. After two years of record-breaking flooding during the spring freshet, last year was relatively quiet along the Saint John River basin. But Public Safety Minister Ted Flemming says it would be a mistake to count on another year of minor impact.

New Brunswick launches flood monitoring platform ahead of spring melt

For this year, the snow pack in the northern part of the province provides a positive sign. Downey said there s about 10.9 centimetres of water equivalent in the snow pack, whereas the 20-year average for this time of year is 15.5 centimetres. That s obviously good. You d rather see it below in terms of potential flooding, but again, it matters how quickly does it melt. Markus Harvey, a Maugerville, N.B., resident who weathered the floods of 2018 and 2019 in one of the hardest hit parts of the province, said he s optimistic for this year. Initial thoughts right now are things are looking good, he said.

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