The Canadian Connection

In 1985, an intense hurricane, Gloria, was forecast to move along the Eastern Seaboard. The Director of the National Hurricane Centre, Neil Frank, declared it as "The Storm of the Century." Canadians, relying on the American forecasts and media for information on this storm, were very concerned there would be a repeat of Hurricane Hazel. While Gloria did give strong winds to the western Maritimes and heavy rain to parts of New Brunswick, it was not the storm many had feared.

Much of the information about hurricanes available to the general public comes from the US and Caribbean where reports of hurricane damage and fatalities are often extensive. We are a bit luckier here in Atlantic Canada because tropical cyclones often either bypass us out to sea, or strike with less intensity. It is, however, important to realize that we do get hurricanes and tropical storms every year. Understanding how they act in our environment will make us better prepared for future storms.

Select a topic:

1. Tropical storms and hurricanes that have passed through the CHC's Response Zone since 1954 - by year
2. Tropical storms and hurricanes that have passed through the CHC's Response Zone since 1954 - alphabetical order
3. What Happens When Tropical Cyclones Near Canada?
4. Impact of the Coastal, Offshore and Inland Regions of Atlantic Canada
5. How Often do Tropical Cyclones Affect Canada?
6. History of Tropical Cyclones in Canada
7. How do Tropical Storms Compare With Winter Storms in Atlantic Canada?
8. Damage and Fatalities in the Caribbean, Central America, United States and Canada
9. Canadian Tropical Cyclone Statistics