Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeFlood
PlacePrince Edward Island
Event Start DateSeptember 7, 1999
Event End DateSeptember 7, 1999
CommentsPrince Edward Island, September 7, 1999. More than 200 mm of rain fell in a short period of time during a severe rainstorm. Flash flooding occured throughout the province; natural and man-made watercourses were overcome. Eight highways and two bridges were severely damaged, as well as other provincial and municipal infrastructure. Impacts were also seen on the fisheries and agricultural industries.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated0
Estimated Total Cost$1,441,367
Federal DFAA Payments$1,022,030
Provincial DFAA Payments$419,337
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0