Flood Details - 1986-01-28 - 1986-01-29

Upper and Middle Saint John River Basin: Flooding near Grand Falls along Little River resulted in the failure of the town's main pump, causing a water shortage. Grand Falls residents were asked to ration water. On the Saint John River, an ice jam lodged at Lower Becaguimec Island, resulting in minor flooding in the Hartland area. Localized flooding was also reported along the Meduxnekeag River. Nashwaak River Basin: On January 28, an ice jam formed at Covered Bridge, near Nashwaak Bridge, resulting in the flooding and closure of Route 107. At its peak, the floodwaters were reported to have reached depths of two metres over Route 107. Three cars were carried downstream by the floodwaters. The cars¿ occupants were able to wade through the water to safety and were uninjured. The floodwaters reached to within 15 metres of some area homes, and one house was evacuated. The flooding persisted until January 29. Oromocto River Basin: Some ice blockages occurred along the Oromocto River near Fredericton Junction and along Back Creek near Hoyt, but no road closures were reported. Kennebecasis River Basin: Two side roads above Sussex were flooded, but passable. Magagaudavic River Basin: Ice jams resulted in flooding at Bonny River and Second Falls. Route #770 was inundated and six families were evacuated from their homes.

Nashwaak River Basin: At the peak of the flood, the water was reported to have reached a depth of two metres over Route #107 near Nashwaak Bridge.

Upper Saint John River Basin: The flooding near Grand Falls resulted in the failure of the town's main pump, causing a water shortage. Nashwaak River Basin: Three cars were submerged by the floodwaters, and some basement flooding was reported. Magagaudavic River Basin: Ice jams resulted in the flooding of Route #770 and the evacuation of six families from their homes.