Water levels are expected to rise along the Saint John River over the coming days.
River Watch officials on Thursday encouraged people along the river to remain vigilant.
That is especially true in the northwest, where water levels in Saint-Hilaire may reach the warning stage by early next week.
River Watch officials are also watching closely for ice movement in the upper Saint John River basin, which would increase the risk of ice jams in the coming days.
“Ice jams have the potential to cause a rapid increase of water levels in affected areas,” New Brunswick EMO said in a news release.
In southern New Brunswick, communities remain well below flood stage at this point.
Gagetown is at the advisory stage, meaning water levels are within two metres of flood stage, and is expected to remain there through next Monday.
Officials also remind people to keep watercraft off rivers and to avoid the banks of waterways as they are dangerous this time of year.
The water is cold, they said, and swift currents could be carrying debris.
You can find the latest five-day water level forecasts and other information on the River Watch website.
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