The summer storm that hit Newfoundland with 100+ mm of rain
This retrospective report details the impact of Tropical Storm Chantal, which brought record-breaking rainfall to Newfoundland in August 2007. The storm caused significant flooding and high winds, marking a notable weather event in the region's history.
Why it matters
Understanding historical weather patterns helps meteorologists and local governments prepare for future climate-related risks in Atlantic Canada.
Dennis Mersereau Digital Journalist, Weather Specialist Published on Aug. 1, 2026, 9:00 AM Tropical Storm Chantal was the only system to affect Canada during the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season
Newfoundland is no stranger to tropical trouble during the summer months.
One particularly feisty storm clipped the island to kick off August 2007 with some of the region’s heaviest summertime rainfall in years.
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The 2007 Atlantic hurricane season was dominated by a series of relatively weak and short-lived storms throughout the basin.
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