Flood Details - 2010-11-07 - 2010-11-11

A succession of low pressure systems brought days of non-stop rain to areas of southern NB. The heavy rain flooded streets and houses in Moncton, and closed two main roads, the McLaughlin Road and the main route between the Trans-Canada Highway north to Ogilvie Brook. A 13 metre high tide rose on the Petitcodiac River. The city's storm gate was blocked by the Autumn leaves, leaving streets and basements flooded. In Dieppe, Chartersville Road was flooded. In the town of Riverview, Coverdale Road was under 2 to 3 feet of water. In Hillsborough, Route 114 was flooded and the village had a boil water order from increased water turbidity. Route 106 between Dorchester and Anderson Mill Road was closed due to flooding. A 6 km of New Ireland Road at the northern edge of Fundy National Park was closed due to a washout. Roads in the Sussex area were heavily affected in the southeast part of the town. Almost 900 NB Power customers were without power on 7th November. On 7-8 November, a number of flights were cancelled in Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton Airports due to heavy rainfall.

A large amount of rain in a short span of time caused flooding. The residents in Hillsborough blamed an inadequate culvert system for flooding in that community.

The greatest rainfall totals were in the south-east in the Fundy Park area, Mechanic Settlement reported 275.5 mm of rain over a 3 day period from 5-7 November. In addition, Moncton received 109.9 mm of rain, Saint John 122.9 mm, and Miramichi 53.5 mm over a 3 day period from 5-7 November(Environment Canada).

Urban streets and basements were flooded. Rural roads in parts of Albert, Westmorland, and Charlotte counties were washed out.