Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeHurricane / Typhoon / Tropical Storm
PlaceEastern Townships, Quebec
Event Start DateNovember 3, 1927
Event End DateNovember 4, 1927
CommentsOn November 2nd, the remnants of a hurricane moved up the Connecticut River Valley and stalled between two high pressure systems over Vermont and the Eastern Townships, QC. Vermont was most affected by this stalled system as some regions received upwards of 175 mm (7 inches) of rain within 24 hours which caused the State's worst flood and natural disaster in its history. In Vermont, 1,285 bridges were destroyed in addition to significant property damage that amounted to $28.1 million (1929 USD) in damage and the loss of 84 lives. Although not as impacted at Vermont, the Eastern Townships were also affected. On November 3-4, Sherbrooke recorded 127.8 mm and Drummondville 148.3 mm of precipitation in a 36 hour period. In Quebec, this event caused over $2 million (CAD 1927) in transportation infrastructure damage as well as 5 deaths (however some sources report 9 deaths).
Fatalities5
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated0
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People AffectedUnknown
MagnitudeUnknown