Fiona
2022 Atlantic Hurricane SeasonOverview
Hurricane Fiona was a large and powerful Category 4 hurricane that devastated Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Atlantic Canada. It was the costliest weather event in Canadian history, causing widespread flooding and wind damage across Nova Scotia, PEI, and Newfoundland.
🧭 What This Means For You
💨 How dangerous was this wind?
Winds 130–156 mph (209–251 km/h). Catastrophic damage. Most roofs destroyed, trees uprooted, and affected areas may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
Compare: a typical car crash at 70 mph feels violent — imagine 140 mph sustained winds.
💰 What was the human cost?
To put this in perspective: $3B could fund thousands of rebuilding projects, or cover years of flood insurance premiums for an entire coastal county.
29 people lost their lives — behind every number is a family, a home, and a community that had to rebuild.
✅ What you can do today
- Check your emergency kit — water, food, medicine, batteries
- Know your evacuation route and shelter locations
- Sign up for free alerts so you are never caught off guard
Storm Path
Storm Track Data
| Time (UTC) | Latitude | Longitude | Wind (mph) | Pressure (mb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-14 06:00 UTC | 15°N | 64°W | 35 | 1004 |
| 2022-09-15 06:00 UTC | 16°N | 66°W | 50 | 998 |
| 2022-09-17 06:00 UTC | 17.5°N | 68°W | 70 | 986 |
| 2022-09-18 06:00 UTC | 18°N | 67°W | 85 | 978 |
| 2022-09-19 06:00 UTC | 19°N | 69°W | 95 | 970 |
| 2022-09-20 06:00 UTC | 21°N | 73°W | 105 | 965 |
| 2022-09-21 06:00 UTC | 24°N | 75°W | 120 | 955 |
| 2022-09-22 06:00 UTC | 27.5°N | 74°W | 130 | 945 |
| 2022-09-23 06:00 UTC | 32°N | 71°W | 140 | 931 |
| 2022-09-24 06:00 UTC | 38°N | 66°W | 90 | 950 |
| 2022-09-24 18:00 UTC | 46°N | 60°W | 70 | 965 |
Data Source
Track data from NOAA National Hurricane Center. Last updated: 2022-09-24.