The area is now prone to large rainstorms, and sometimes major flooding two to three times per year, usually in the months of February, August, and November. The highest 24-hour rainfall total recorded in Ingonish was on 23 November 2021 when the area received varying rainfall amounts of between 260 and 292 millimeters of rain in just 19 hours. Winters are long, cold, snowy and exceptionally stormy.
The area is now susceptible to heavy downpours, and sometimes severe flooding two to three times per year, typically occurring in February, August, and November. The highest 24-hour rainfall total recorded in Ingonish was on 23 November 2021 when the region received varying amounts of rain between 260 and 292 millimeters within 19 hours. Winters are long, cold, snowy, and exceptionally stormy.