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.