List of Newfoundland hurricanes


There have been 25 recorded Newfoundland hurricanes, or Atlantic Ocean hurricanes that have made a direct landfall as a tropical or subtropical cyclone on the island of Newfoundland since official records began in 1851. Significant hurricanes such as the 1775 Newfoundland hurricane are also included on this list, even though they occurred prior to the start of official record-keeping.
Note: Hurricanes that made landfall in Newfoundland as a post-tropical cyclone are excluded from this list.
StormClassification at time of Newfoundland landfallDate of Newfoundland landfallApproximate landfall locationRegion affectedImpact on NewfoundlandOther areas affectedTrack
1775 Newfoundland hurricaneUnknownUnknownEastern coast4,000-4,163+ fatalities at sea, making this the eighth-deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record.North Carolina, VirginiaUnavailable
UnnamedTropical stormSt. Jacques-Coomb's CoveSouthern CoastUnknownThe Caribbean, Southeastern United States
UnnamedCategory 1 hurricaneCape La HuneSouthern CoastSome damage to telegraphs reported.-
1873 Nova Scotia HurricaneCategory 1 hurricanePoint LanceAvalon PeninsulaSevere damage, estimated at $3.5 million. 100 deaths in Newfoundland, many of which were due to shipwrecks, and 900 homes were destroyed.Nova Scotia
UnnamedTropical stormHermitage-SandyvilleSouthern CoastUnknown-
UnnamedTropical stormChannel-Port aux BasquesSouthern CoastUnknownThe Bahamas, East Coast of the United States
UnnamedTropical stormSt. LawrenceSouthern CoastUnknown-
UnnamedTropical stormMerasheen IslandAvalon PeninsulaUnknown-
UnnamedCategory 1 hurricanePoint MayBurin, Avalon PeninsulaUnknownNova Scotia
UnnamedCategory 1 hurricaneChannel–Port aux BasquesWestern CoastA number of small vessels were destroyed.Nova Scotia, especially Cape Breton
UnnamedTropical stormCoppettSouthern CoastUnknownSaint Croix, Virgin Islands
UnnamedCategory 1 hurricaneSouthern HarbourBurin, Avalon PeninsulaMade landfall with maximum sustained winds of.-
UnnamedTropical stormFortune, Newfoundland and LabradorSouthern CoastUnknownYucatán Peninsula, Florida, The Bahamas
1898 Georgia hurricaneTropical depressionConnaigre PeninsulaBurin, Avalon PeninsulaUnknownSoutheastern United States
UnnamedCategory 1 hurricaneCape RaceAvalon Peninsula, entire islandSevere damage at fishing premises, sustained winds of 140 km/h at landfall. The schooners Angler, Daisy, and Lily May either capsized or were driven ashore, resulting in 16 deaths.Lesser Antilles, Bermuda
UnnamedTropical stormSouth East BightBurin, Avalon PeninsulaUnknownThe Bahamas
UnnamedTropical stormMcCallumSouthern CoastUnknown-
Hurricane AliceTropical stormChannel-Port aux BasquesWestern CoastUnknownBermuda
Hurricane EvelynCategory 1 hurricaneChannel-Port aux BasquesWestern CoastLight rain and tropical storm-force winds in areas.Bermuda, Sable Island, Nova Scotia
Subtropical Storm OneSubtropical stormRose Blanche-Harbour le CouWestern CoastUnknown-
Hurricane DeanTropical stormPoint MayBurin Peninsula, entire islandWinds of 80 km/h, and moderate rainfall peaking at 2.7 in.Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Bermuda
Hurricane GustavCategory 1 hurricaneBurnt IslandsSouthern CoastStrong winds, gusts over were recorded.North Carolina, Nova Scotia
Hurricane BillTropical stormPoint EnragéeAvalon Peninsula, entire islandA wind gust of was recorded in Cape Race. In St. John's, trees were blown down by the strong winds. Rainfall peaked at in Gander.Bermuda, Nova Scotia
Hurricane IgorCategory 1 hurricaneCape RaceAvalon Peninsula, entire islandExtreme damage, the most destructive hurricane ever to strike Newfoundland, as well as the worst storm of tropical origin to hit Newfoundland since 1935. Third wettest hurricane on record, and maximum sustained winds at landfall of approximately. Also caused in damage, and 1 fatality.Cape Verde; Bermuda
Hurricane MariaTropical stormCape St. Mary'sAvalon PeninsulaMinor wind damage, wind gusts up to.Lesser Antilles
Hurricane LarryCategory 1 hurricaneSouth East BightAvalon PeninsulaMaximum sustained winds at landfall of approximately.Bermuda