Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeFlood
PlaceSoutheastern New Brunswick
Event Start DateMarch 31, 1962
Event End DateApril 4, 1962
CommentsSoutheastern New Brunswick, March 31 - April 4, 1962. Flooding was caused by heavy rainfall. Flooding occurred along many rivers in the southeastern portion of the province. It was said to be the heaviest flooding in memory in Moncton. Bridges, highways and railway lines were washed out; several communities and portions thereof isolated. At least 50 people in Sackville were forced out of their homes. Damage in St. John, Moncton, Sackville, and Kings County.
FatalitiesUnknown
Injured / InfectedUnknown
EvacuatedUnknown
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected584656
Magnitude0.0