Surprise End of September Rainstorm For Nova Scotia Event Summary

Weather summary
for Nova Scotia
updated by Environment Canada
at 6:43 a.m. ADT Friday 29 September 2017.

Discussion.

The persistent airmass which brought record breaking temperatures
and very humid conditions has finally left the Maritimes. This
departure was marked by significant rainfall over large portions of
Nova Scotia and some localised flooding. Some of the highest numbers
were in central and southern Cape Breton Island.

The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment Canada as of 6:30 AM ADT Friday.

Summary of rainfall in millimetres:

1. Cape Breton Island

Eskasoni: 100
Castle Bay: 93
Iona: 81
Sydney: 75
St. Andrew's Channel: 74
Louisbourg: 68
Sydney Forks: 66
Hays River: 57
Baddeck: 51
Waddens Cove: 51
Sydney Airport: 49
Ingonish Beach: 47
Port Caledonia 46
Northeast Margaree: 42
Cheticamp: 39

2. Mainland Nova Scotia

Debert: 69
Enfield: 66
Kejimkujik: 62
New Ross: 61
Caribou Point: 60
Kentville: 57
Halifax International Airport: 60
Greenwood: 54
Upper Stewiacke: 52
Bedford Range: 55
Pictou Landing 50
Collingwood Corner 49
Western Head: 52
Malay Falls: 42
Parrsboro: 41
Tracadie: 40
Brier Island: 36
Yarmouth: 22

Note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

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