Comments | Southern coast of Newfoundland, September 19, 2001. Tropical Storm "Gabrielle". High tides, strong winds and record-breaking precipitation hit the southern coast of Newfoundland, particularly the Avalon Peninsula. Provincial, municipal, and private properties were greatly affected. Basements, streets, parks, schools and shopping malls were flooded. Power outages affected most of the province. Conflict arose between St-John's residents and the municipality over the inadequate sewer system; the sewer system could not manage the runoff. |