Water levels in New Brunswick have now crested throughout the St. John River basin, says the province's Emergency Measures Organization.

"At this point in time, subject to weather, we would not expect any significant water level increases, and we wouldn't anticipate any more individuals flooded," said Andy Morton, deputy director of EMO.

Even in Saint John at the mouth of the river, where high tides have slowed drainage into the Bay of Fundy, waters are receding, Morton said.

Residents throughout New Brunswick should still be prepared to see high water in their communities for several days, Morton said.

There is some rain in the forecast for the remainder of the week, Morton said, but it isn't expected to be significant enough to raise the river level.

Emergency Measures, however, is watching the weekend weather more carefully, he said. A weather system is expected that may see rain fall throughout much of the province, he said.

The flooding of the St. John River began with the spring snowmelt, but was compounded when more than 100 millimetres of rain fell in the northern part of the province, southern Quebec and Maine.

About 55 sections of roads in the province remained closed on Wednesday morning as the waters continue to recede.

Damage remains to be assessed

More than 1,000 people have contacted a provincial call centre to begin the process of applying for a financial aid package for flood victims.

Deductibles are $1,000 for individual residential claims and $5,000 for small business owners. Homeowners are eligible for up to $80,000 in compensation and businesses and farms will receive 100 per cent compensation for the first $100,000 in damages and 75 per cent beyond that.

The full extent of damage from the floods in New Brunswick won't be known for weeks, Dick Isabelle, the executive director of police, fire and emergency services for the Department of Public Safety, said at a briefing Tuesday.

The government isn't yet attaching a dollar figure to the damage done, but Isabelle said it is expected to be tens of millions of dollars.

The focus of the flood response now is to get people back in their homes, Isabelle said.

Restoring electricity is the top priority, Isabelle said. But residents must be patient while homes are inspected and NB Power crews turn on the power, he said.

More than 250 customers in New Brunswick were still without power on Wednesday morning.

Emergency Measures is forecasting the following water levels:

• In Fredericton, the water level is expected to recede to 6.5 metres by Thursday. Flood stage is 6.5 metres.
• In Maugerville, the water level is expected to recede to 6.0 metres by Thursday. Flood stage is 6.0 metres.
• In Jemseg, the water level is expected to recede to 5.5 metres by Thursday. Flood stage is 4.3 metres.
• In Grand Lake, the water level is expected to recede to 5.6 metres by Thursday. Flood stage is 5.0 metres.
• In Sheffield-Lakeville Corner, the water level is expected to recede to 5.7 metres by Thursday. Flood stage is 4.8 metres.
• In Oak Point, the water level is expected to reach 4.9 metres by Thursday. Flood stage is 4.7 metres.
• In Quispamsis and Saint John, the water level is expected to rise to 4.8 metres by Thursday. Flood stage is 4.2 metres.