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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

Teddy (September 2010)

Hurricane Teddy’s impact on Atlantic Canada was a reminder of the region's vulnerability to large and powerful storms.

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…

Leslie (September 2012)

Newfoundland and Labrador bore the brunt of Hurricane Leslie’s impact. The storm brought torrential rain and strong winds, leading to widespread power outages, especially in St. John's.