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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.

Igor (September 2010)

Hurricane Igor’s impact on Newfoundland and Labrador was profound, both in terms of physical damage and the lessons learned.

Juan (September 2003)

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