Halifax hit with 55 to 80 mm of rain during weekend storm

Cape Bretoners braced for a repeat of the Thanksgiving storm, but for many,the wind and rain over Friday and Saturday didn't quite compare.

Rainfall totals in Cape Breton, a region whichsaw widespread flooding whichdisplaced homeownerson Thanksgiving Monday, averaged about half of what Halifax County saw in the last 48 hours.

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality said Thursday its infrastructure could handle 30 to 40 millimetres of rain, which isabout what the areareceived.

Temperature records for Oct. 22were set at Brier Island at 19.3 degrees. The previous record there was 18.8 in 2007. The temperature in Cheticamp rose to23.9 degrees. The previous record there was 19.7, set in 2003. The strongest winds were felt at Sable Island (93 km/h),Eskasoni (87 km/h), andBaccaro Point (85 km/h).

Flooding

Flooding seemed to be limited to streets,roads and backyards in Halifax and parts of Cape Breton.Many took to Twitter,posting about driving conditions Saturday afternoon and evening.

Halifax Water said Sundayit didn't experience any issues with their infrastructure during the heavy rainfall.

Street closures

HRM spokeswoman Tiffany Chase told CBC News on Sunday that "significant flooding"forced temporary closures ofRobie Street at Welsford Street, Bedford Highway at Mount Saint Vincent University, and Pleasant Street at Mount Hope Avenue in Dartmouth.

Crews also worked to clear catch basins that had flooded on parts ofBarrington Street near InglisStreet.

Chase said a tree fell on Scot Street near Desmond Avenue Saturdaynight, but it was quickly cleared.

When the rain got heavy in Halifax, some had to improvise. Someone was seenhopping in a canoe outside Scotiabanknext to the Armdale Rotary in Halifax.

Power outages

High winds and continued rainfall caused power outages across the province early Sunday morning. From6 a.m. to 11a.m., the number of affected customers fluctuated between 1,000 and 2,500.

Sunday's forecast for Nova Scotia is windy and coolwith a chanceof showers.