freshet definition

freshet means the sudden rise in the level of a water body as a result of snow/ice melt, heavy rain or wind. Duration of high water level is usually short term and the level recedes quickly;
freshet means a period of time when the water levels of the St. John River are above normal causing increased overflow of water, stronger currents and reduced or absence of slack water in Saint John Harbour.
freshet means a period of time in the spring when the water levels of the St. John River are above normal, causing increased overflow of water, stronger currents and reduced or absence of slack water within the harbour limits.

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freshet means the calendar months of May, June and July of each year.

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