Washouts, flash freezing in some areas after rainstorm
Schools in 4 districts stayed closed because of treacherous morning travel
CBC News ·
In Harewood, about 20 kilometres west of Salisbury, a culvert on Route 112 washed out, closing that section of the road. (Submitted by Nicole Henderson )
A
day and night of rain and wind, followed by a quick drop in
temperatures, left many schools closed Thursday, caused washouts, flash
flooding and road closures in some areas, and disrupted life in Sussex
with another flood.
Four districts kept their schools closed on
Thursday, and at noon, Nackawic elementary, middle, and high schools
closed because of a power outage.
Flash freeze and rainfall warnings were issued by Environment Canada early Thursday, but by afternoon, no warnings remained
Sussex again coping with major flooding, evacuations, street closures
A warming centre is open at 1067 Main St. as temperature drop follows day of rain
CBC News ·
Sussex
resident Luke Belyea went to check on his place of work Thursday
morning and encountered flooding. Belyea flew his drone to get a better
look. (Luke Belyea)
Flooding in Sussex from a day-long rainstorm has closed at least 12 roads and forced 24 people out of their homes so far.
"It's
a devastating experience when it happens and it's happening quite
frequently here," Scott Hatcher, the southern New Brunswick town's chief
administrative officer, told Information Morning Saint John.
An emergency operations centre was mobilized on Wednesday night in the town of more than 5,700.
On Thursday morning, the precipitation had started to switch to snow.
A warming centre is open at 1067 Main St.
The Tim Hortons in Sussex was surrounded by pooling water. (Julia Wright/CBC)
By
late morning, water levels had decreased significantly, and neighbours
in the flooded areas were out and about with their sump pumps. Some
roads reopened, but there were still dangerous washouts on others.
The
Town of Sussex posted an update on Facebook that dumpsters would be
placed on affected streets for residents to dispose of any household
items ruined by the flood.
Sussex resident Luke Belyea said he woke up Thursday to snow coming down and a flash freeze on the horizon.
But
knowing how much rain fell the day before and overnight, he ventured
closer to the downtown to check on his place of work, the Sussex
Armouries.
"The flooding had already taken over the road
down in front of the rink, all around the Armouries and all around Tim
Hortons," he said.
Without being able to get any closer
but still wanting to check on his work building, Belyea, who takes
photographs as a hobby, flew his drone over the area.
A drone captured a photo of significant flooding in the town of Sussex. (Submitted by Ronnie Davis)
Hatcher
said that despite barricades, people have been trying to drive on
closed streets. He said he understands some people may want an up-close
look at the flooding, but they are just causing more damage by creating
waves.
The Sussex area has suffered a lot of flooding
over the years, and this latest event brought comparisons with a major
flood in April 2014. Hatcher said there was significant rain before the
2014 flood as well, but this storm met or exceeded that amount of water.
More than 200 millimetres fell this time, and many residents experienced property damage, he said.
Route 880 in Lower Millstream, west of Sussex, was impassable Thursday morning. (Submitted by Wayne Williams)
Belyea
said the flooding that he captured on his drone was similar to what was
experienced during the flood of 2014. The only difference, he said, are
the dropping temperatures, which he worries will cause even more damage
to people's homes when the water freezes.
Hatcher said
the town has a flood mitigation plan but hopes to secure funding for a
five-year construction project to reduce the effects of flooding.
ah an oldie but goodie - a strong producer, bravo!
David Amos
Will Austin say the same thing to the folks in Fat Fred City this spring?
David Amos
Its not climate change it is the result of too much clear cutting
Al Clark
Reply to David Amos
Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Bingo!
David Amos
Reply to Al Clark
Using my expressions against me EH?
Al Clark
Reply to David Amos
Am I grinning right now?
Al Clark
Reply to David Amos
Surprise par trois?
Bobby Richards
Reply to David Amos
Climate Cutting
David Amos
Reply to Bobby Richards
We are masters of our own disasters and we always elect governments we deserve
Denis Reagan
Reply to Al Clark
Even a Cuckoo one, playing bingo or not.
David Amos
Reply to Denis Reagan
I am surprised that he did not flag you
Al Clark
remember kris oct 21
David Amos
Reply to Al Clark
Kris who?
G. Timothy Walton
Reply to David Amos
Kris Austin, our Minister for Inappropriate Names.
Mike Van Fleet
According to the flood plain map of New Brunswick Sussex is smack dab in the middle of one.
Why do people insist on building in places where problems will always occur?
Bob Smith
Reply to Mike Van Fleet
"The view.."
David Amos
Reply to Mike Van Fleet
I have lived in Sussex area many years and it never flooded until recent years
Allan Marven
Reply to Mike Van Fleet
The gov't allows it.
rick haars
Reply to David Amos
Times are a changing.
rick haars
Reply to Mike Van Fleet
Nostalgia?
MR Cain
Reply to Mike Van Fleet
Yep, they should have known better. The area
was known as Sussex Vale from 1810 – 1898 and was a farming community of
185 people.
Mike Van Fleet
Reply to David Amos
That's funny because it has been a flood plain since the province was named, "New Brunswick".
Yves Savoie
Reply to Bob Smith
Mr Smith, just hate the view of having 3' of water in my basement......
Zoe Richmond
That's a real shame. Sussex NB is likely one of the best communities in Canada.
David Amos
Reply to Zoe Richmond
I agree
Alison Jackson
I mentioned this flooding in Sussex earlier and it was removed. No valid reason why.
Denis Reagan
Reply to Alison Jackson
Best that the flood was removed. Don't question a good thing. Thanks for mentioning it.
Mike Barkman
Reply to Denis Reagan
Some persons on this site don't like it when even the hint of climate change is associated.
Denis Reagan
Reply to Mike Barkman
Never enough hints as to climate change. A very serious topic that some deny and others make no effort to fix it.
David Amos
Reply to Alison Jackson
Lots has gone poof
Kramer Vandelay
Reply to Alison Jackson
There is no free speech around these parts
Dennis Woodman
Reply to Mike Barkman
Hint ? Every story is turned into a global warming story.
MR Cain
Reply to Kramer
VandelayYou are free to comment on any subject you want, as demonstrated.
David Amos
Reply to Kramer Vandelay
Oh So True
David Amos
Reply to Dennis Woodman
Par for the course
G. Timothy Walton
Reply to Alison Jackson
Deletion is the theme today, no valid reason why.
David Amos
Reply to G. Timothy Walton
No valid reason but there is a reason
Don Corey
Reply to David Amos
And we're not allowed to mention the actual word for the reason.
Al Clark
Well they seem to have gotten rid of the lead
story from tis morning but if the fishing shacks interested you there's a
vid on youtube of one heading for Davy Jones' off Renforth while a few
usual suspects almost require a water rescue. Firemen love those. Eat
fish, get smarter people!
David Amos
Reply to Al Clark
What about Not a Starship???
Al Clark
Reply to David Amos
It had a lonely trip down under. Also, not a sealing ship, nor an icebreaker. I expect it's been carried downriver, news at 11.
Wilbur Ross
This is why you have two Tim Hortons on the same street. Always good to have a backup.
David Amos
Reply to Wilbur Ross
What is the second one if not a back up?
Wilbur Ross
Should be a Sea-doo in the drive thru.
Denis Reagan
Reply to Wilbur Ross
Wha hell! If I ran that Tim Hortons, I would
have had plenty of gum boots inside for the customers to come in and
pick up, so they can get their coffee.
David Amos
Reply to Denis Reagan
Yea right
Al Clark
Reply to Denis Reagan
How about a boardwalk, to the sidewalk
Raymond Leger
changement climatique est tres pricey
David Amos
Reply to Raymond Leger
C'est Vrai
Denis Reagan
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Reply to David Amos
Et tabernac for da price eh?
David Amos
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Reply to Denis Reagan
Regardez les cochons damnés se diriger vers l'abreuvoir
Raymond Leger
Climate change is getting very expensive
Denis Reagan
Reply to Raymond Leger
Costs more each time you change.
David Amos
Reply to Denis Reagan
True
Denis Reagan
Reply to David Amos
Someone is catching all my gut-splitting jokes here finally. Keep it up
David Amos
Reply to Denis Reagan
Its just another one of those things I do that folks seldom appreciate
Don Corey
Reply to Raymond Leger
Flood plains are identified as such for a very
good reason, and it's been that way long before climate change became
the reason for every significant weather event that we now experience.
Archie MacDaniel
This is Tammy Scott Wallace's riding. She is
one of Higgs best cabinet ministers. She doesn't speak until given the
word by the boss.
David Amos
Reply to Archie MacDaniel
Wallace as a journalist called me in 2015 when
asked me the first question I hung up on her because her support of
Moore was obvious. Trust that she does not answer my emails as a
politician and I feel honoured
Wilbur Ross
Fill out the forms if you want any help from
Higgs & Co. You know the drill ... subject to approval ... work
requirements must be met ... you might get lucky and receive some aid.
Hang in there folks, Higgs is never in a hurry to help. Faytene says
read your Bible and pray in the meantime.
Al Clark
Reply to Wilbur Ross
Yup, floods always bad news. Perhaps Blaine, fay, and kris can join hands and part the waters
Wilbur Ross
Reply to Al Clark
Prayer vigil for sure ✊
Wilbur Ross
Reply to Al Clark
But anyone who's been flooded knows the real
fun starts after the clean-up and you begin the fight for some sort of
compensation. Higgs will make that extra easy I bet.
David Amos
Reply to Wilbur Ross
Amen
Archie MacDaniel
Reply to Wilbur Ross
Maybe she recommends building an ark?
Bobby Richards
Reply to Wilbur Ross
Maybe she recommends building an ark?
Wilbur Ross
Reply to Bobby Richards
Kris has connections with the Cajun Navy. Fans boats deployed.
David Amos
Reply to Wilbur Ross
I have no doubt that Cajuns and their Acadian cousins have no respect for Krissy Baby for rather obvious reasons
Al Clark
Reply to Wilbur Ross
I doubt that.
G. Timothy Walton
Reply to Al Clark
They'll pray the transiting waters away.
Matt Steele
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Peter Desroche
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Reply to Matt Steele
Calm Down ,You have the job as being HIGGS #1 fan .
David Amos
Reply to Peter Desroche
Well put
Wilbur Ross
Reply to Peter Desroche
Bahahahahaha! Yes.
Thomas Noodleman
Its Sussex, February 29th 2024. grocery prices
are up. I still dont know what a "hollaback girl" is. And I cant walk
anywhere and keep my socks dry. Forgive me Burt Reynolds....
David Amos
Reply to Thomas Noodleman
Surely you jest
Al Clark
Reply to David Amos
I wonder daily what foo is and how do you fight it?
David Amos
Reply to Al Clark
I'm not worried about it As you and the cops
know I live on high ground Trust that my dog and I are hunkered down
with lots of grub and a generator Furthermore remember the old saying if
March come in like a lion it will go out like a lamb After that no
doubt Mr Outhouse will tell Higgy to have the writ dropped so that we
can vote against all the political parties during Apple Blossom Time
Al Clark
Reply to David Amos
I'm thinking he will stay til the (very) bitter end, leaving scratch marks on the doorjambs.
Al Clark
Reply to David Amos
Generator eh? Is it better to stock up on gas the day before the hurricane or wait in line the day after? Asking for a friend.
David Amos
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Reply to Al Clark
Your joking you have no friends
MR Cain
Reply to Thomas Noodleman
The girl who hollers back from a guy's catcall.
G. Timothy Walton
Reply to David Amos
That sounds like disproportionate representation.
David Amos
Reply to G. Timothy Walton
Name somebody who represents you
G. Timothy Walton
Reply to David Amos
That's a tough one. The Rhinoceros Party never gets elected.
Robert Losier
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Al Clark
Reply to Robert Losier
He doesn't have that inner calm that the mad trailer guy
does, cultivated by a lifetime job as a career politician ;-)
David Amos
Reply to Al Clark
You should know
Rusty Shackleford
Pretty sure if you were to look at provincial
floodplain mapping, the area affected is smack in the floodplain. These
buildings, except for the Timmies, were there before the mapping was
developed. That whole area is pavement, which is the opposite of what
it should be to alleviate flooding.
Is.... Norton on the floodplain? Apohaqui? Hampton? The first peoples weren't as agoraphobic as B thinks btw
William Peters
Reply to Rusty Shackleford
Our ancestors were not living on ground apt to
flood. This is the result of a long period of individuals selling land
to unsuspecting people who didn't think much like those ancestors who
had the pick of the litter when it came to setting up shop. More often
then not you'll find the oldest homes on little mounds or high ground
close to these fertile areas. What was long ago just good marshy land
became someone's property when it was all the rage to buy the old
homesteads and subdivided the parcels. You can get more for property on
the water's edge! Free fiddleheads.
Raymond Leger
Reply to Rusty Shackleford
Very true, but unfortunately building in floodplains is still going on way too much.
Lynette Browne
Reply to Rusty Shackleford
Yes, it is unfortunate but settlements
generally happened in valleys and near waterways as they provided for
(and still are in many instances) the main form of transportation,
supply of food, and water, etc. Flooding is not new, the problem is it
is getting more frequent and happening at more unusual times of the
year.
Steph Roche
Reply to Rusty Shackleford
flood plain mapping has been available for about 40 years
why do municipalities allow people to continue to build in risk areas
and
the maps will need significant updates now that the rain
and melt events are becoming more frequent and more intense
David Amos
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Reply to Al Clark
Who made you their spokesperson?
G. Timothy Walton
Reply to Rusty Shackleford
Tim Hortons is more on the floodplain than the uptown.
Robert Losier
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Al Clark
Reply to Robert Losier
What proof they didn't? Tax records?
David Amos
Reply to Al Clark
Tax records? Yea right
Al Clark
Reply to David Amos
Sarcasm sheldon
Robert Losier
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Reply to Al Clark
Sarcasm only to you, it seems.
David Amos
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Reply to Al Clark
Nobody is laughing at your jokes today
David Amos
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Reply to Al Clark
Why flag me? If you can't take the heat stay out of the kitchen
Slush and water started to turn to ice on Thursday morning as temperatures quickly fell. (Hannah Rudderham/CBC)
The Tim Hortons in Sussex was surrounded by pooling water. (Julia Wright/CBC)
A drone captured a photo of significant flooding in the town of Sussex. (Submitted by Ronnie Davis)
Route 880 in Lower Millstream, west of Sussex, was impassable Thursday morning. (Submitted by Wayne Williams)
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