Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeFlood
PlaceNew Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Event Start DateDecember 13, 2010
Event End DateDecember 13, 2010
CommentsNew Brunswick and Nova Scotia, December 13, 2010. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia experienced heavy rainfall resulting in extensive flooding. A layer of ice and snow underground prevented rain from being absorbed, which led to significant flooding. In New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, flooding caused damages to homes and roads as well as power outages that affected approximately 80,000 residents (240,000 individuals) in Nova Scotia. In New Brunswick, St. Stephan received up to 166.4 mm of rain, while Fedricton received 101.7 mm of rain. Over 120 roads were closed in New Brunswick and up to 60 homes were destroyed. In addition, approximately 44 residents (132 individuals) from St. George and Nashwaak Valley were displaced from their homes. Both provinces provided provincial aid to victims.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated132
Estimated Total Cost$5,000,000
Federal DFAA Payments$5,000,000
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected240000
Magnitude0.0