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Fiona (September 2022)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center began monitoring a tropical depression on September 12 that eventually became Tropical Storm Fiona on September 15, 2022. The storm increased in intensity as it moved through the southern Atlantic attaining category 4 status.

Prior to making landfall in Nova Scotia, Hurricane Fiona was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. Despite the change, it was one of the most impactful storms ever to hit Atlantic Canada.

More historical storms

Noel (November 2007)

Hurricane Noel left a lasting mark on Atlantic Canada, both in terms of physical damage and the lessons learned in emergency preparedness.

Juan (September 2003)

Hurricane Juan was a significant tropical cyclone that heavily damaged parts of Atlantic Canada in late September 2003.

Ophelia (September 2005)

Hurricane Ophelia’s legacy in Atlantic Canada is one of a slow-moving storm that, while not devastating, tested the region’s resilience and preparedness.