Flooding in Fredericton, New Brunswick

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The discussion centers around the flooding in Fredericton, New Brunswick, particularly the impact of the St. John River's rising water levels. Participants share personal observations, experiences related to flooding, and some light-hearted commentary amidst the serious situation.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports that the St. John River in Fredericton is significantly above flood level, with potential for the water to rise or fall.
  • Another participant expresses sympathy for the flooding situation and shares a personal anecdote about flooding in New Jersey, while also noting a spelling error in the city's name.
  • A participant hopes for a decrease in water levels, emphasizing the negative consequences of flooding.
  • One participant humorously comments on the importance of having dry places like Tim Horton's and internet access during the flooding.
  • Another participant mentions that the flooding has affected areas in Maine, with evacuations but no reported harm to individuals.
  • A light-hearted reference is made to a bicycle club's themed ride related to Tim Horton's, suggesting a playful connection to the current flooding situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express concern for the flooding situation, but there is no consensus on the severity or outcomes of the flooding. Multiple perspectives and personal anecdotes are shared without resolution.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal experiences and opinions rather than established facts about the flooding situation. The discussion includes humor and light-hearted commentary, which may influence the perception of the seriousness of the flooding.

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There has been a major flood of the St. John River somewhat near me - most of the flooding is upstream, about a 60 - 90 minute's drive from where I live.

Our provincial capital, Fredericton, has experienced major flooding. There, the Saint John river is almost three feet *above* official flood level. Over the course of today, the water level could fall, stay the same, or even rise. Only time will tell.

The provincial legislature has shut down. Yesterday, as a precautionary measure, important historical and legal documents were removed from its building.

On last night's news, I saw a flooded soccer field where the water was just below the top cross-bar of the goal. The water is only a couple blocks from a (Tim Horton's) coffee shop in which I sat a couple of weeks ago with my wife and daughter and could yet reach there.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunsw...ewbrunswick/gallery_1219/xml/gallery_1219.xml
 
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George Jones said:
Our provincial capital, Frederiction
Sorry about the flooding. If it's any consolation, my mother lives near the Admiral Wilson Boulevard in NJ which floods on cloudy days. That name, Frederiction, sounded so exotic to me, I googled it. The amazing thing is that I found a lot of information on it, where to find hotels, airport code, dating service, etc. However, I found so much more information about Fredericton. That's the spelling on http://maps.google.com. What gives?
 
I hope the waters go down rather than up, natural disasters are the worst, flooding can leave one heck of mess.
 
jimmysnyder said:
Sorry about the flooding. If it's any consolation, my mother lives near the Admiral Wilson Boulevard in NJ which floods on cloudy days. That name, Frederiction, sounded so exotic to me, I googled it. The amazing thing is that I found a lot of information on it, where to find hotels, airport code, dating service, etc. However, I found so much more information about Fredericton. That's the spelling on http://maps.google.com. What gives?

I accidently put the "i" in, and with the new 30 minute rule, I can't even fix it. :mad:
 
George Jones said:
I accidently put the "i" in, and with the new 30 minute rule, I can't even fix it. :mad:

I like this new 30 min rule...it adds a lot more comic relief around here. :biggrin:
 
The same river has flooded into Maine US, while some 600 people had to leave their homes, looks like no one has been harmed and the water has stopped riseing.
 
The reference to Tim Horton's reminds me of something I read somewhere years ago... A bicycle club had an occasional theme ride called the "Ten Tims Ride" which stopped at every Tim Horton's in the area (ten of them, of course). At each stop, every rider had to eat a doughnut. I always wondered how it felt, pedaling home after eating that tenth doughnut! :rolleyes:

I guess now it would have to be a "Ten Tims Swim."
 

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