Flood risk mapping in new brunswick: A decade review

Abstract

On March 31,1976, New Brunswick became the first Province to enter into an Agreement with the Federal Government with respect to the reduction of flood damages along rivers, lakes and the sea. Under the terms of this Agreement, flood risk mapping, comprising 183 maps, has been completed for eight flood plain areas in New Brunswick. The achievements of the New Brunswick flood risk mapping program are summarized in this paper, and the uses being made of the flood risk maps are identified. The rationale used to identify and priorize candidate areas for flood risk mapping is provided. The procedures used to produce flood risk maps are outlined along with an assessment of the accuracy achieved. Finally the costs associated with the Program are summarized. © 1989 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.