Wolastoq River level at Fredericton right now
The Wolastoq (Saint John) River at Fredericton is at 1.56 m and rising (+0.22 m over the past 6 hours), as of July 16 at 12:00 a.m.. Flood stage here is 6.5 m — the river is currently at 24% of it.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada hydrometric station 01AK003 (5-minute readings; this page refreshes every 15 minutes, year-round).
Is the river flooding in Fredericton?
Not at the moment: 1.56 m is below the 6.5 m flood stage. Low-lying trails and parking areas near the water can still flood before the official stage is reached. During spring freshet the province runs River Watch with forecasts and road closures; outside the season that tool goes dormant — this page stays live year-round.
When does the river usually peak?
During the spring freshet, when snowmelt from the upper basin moves downstream — typically late April into early May for Fredericton. The 2018 and 2019 freshets brought major flooding to the city and downstream communities, well above flood stage. Summer and fall levels normally sit far below it, though heavy rain events can push the river up quickly at any time of year.
Why “Wolastoq”?
Wolastoq is the river’s original name in Wolastoqey — it’s the name preferred locally and increasingly in official use, with “Saint John River” as the colonial name most maps still carry.Fredericton sits on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, the people of the river.