Two waterspouts on Aug 14 off PEI
The NTP has confirmed two waterspouts - both classified as Tornado (over water) - that were reported off the coast of Prince Edward Island on August 14 in association with intense thunderstorms. No damage occurred, therefore a rating of EF0-Default is assigned.
Full details are available with the event summaries below, along with a regional map and radar imagery. The events can also be plotted on a map using the NTP Dashboard .
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Event Name: Gulf of St. Lawrence (Freeland), PE
Date: August 14, 2026
Start Time: 9:45 AM ADT (1245 UTC)
Final Classification: Tornado (Over Water)
Final EF-Scale Rating: EF0-Default
Estimated Tornado Location: 46.69N, 63.92W
Description: Witness captured video of a waterspout over the Gulf of St. Lawrence (west of Freeland). No damage was reported. Start time is based on witness report.
Event Name: Cardigan Bay (Georgetown), PE
Date: August 14, 2026
Start Time: 12:15 PM ADT (1515 UTC)
Final Classification: Tornado (Over Water)
Final EF-Scale Rating: EF0-Default
Estimated Tornado Location: 46.19N, 62.47W
Description: Witness captured video of a waterspout over Cardigan Bay (west of Georgetown). No damage was reported. Start time is based on witness report.
Regional map showing the locations of the two confirmed waterspouts off the coast of PEI.
CASCM radar image showing reflectivity (left) and Doppler radial velocity (right) products at the time of the waterspout near Freeland, PE. Intense thunderstorm with likely hail core and possible rotation (radar is likely overshooting any low-level rotation).
CASGO radar image showing reflectivity (left) and Doppler radial velocity (right) products at the time of the waterspout near Georgetown, PE. Intense thunderstorm with likely hail core and possible rotation (radar is likely overshooting any low-level rotation).
