1973 Saint John River Flood

1973 Saint John River Flood
Fatalities: 1
Damages: $11.9 million (1973 CDN)

$78 million (2008 CDN)[1]
Areas affected: Fredericton, New Brunswick Maugerville, New Brunswick

The 1973 Saint John River Flood was the most significant flood ever recorded on the Saint John River. The flood inundated many parts of the city of Fredericton, New Brunswick and its surrounding farmlands killing at least one person and causing nearly 12 million dollars (78 million in 2008) in damages.

References

  1. ^ "Residents Urged To Prepare for Possible Flooding". City of Fredericton. 2008-04-01. http://www.fredericton.ca/en/publicsafety/2008April1FloodWatch.asp. Retrieved 2009-03-05.