Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeHurricane / Typhoon / Tropical Storm
PlaceSouthern coast of Newfoundland
Event Start DateSeptember 19, 2001
Event End DateSeptember 19, 2001
CommentsSouthern 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.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated0
Estimated Total Cost$11,743,003
Federal DFAA Payments$4,353,450
Provincial DFAA Payments$1,668,893
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance Payments$5,720,660
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0