 Strong winds were reported in Prince Edward Island , with gusts reaching more than 72 mph ( 116 km / h ) , while rainfall was relatively heavy , with a peak of 7 inches ( 180 mm ) in Prince County . At another location , Charlottetown , precipitation totals only reached 2 @.@ 1 inches ( 53 mm ) . Although potato fields were inundated by water , minimal damage occurred to that crop . In Summerside at least five roads were closed due to flooding and water entered the mechanical room via the telephone and electrical conduit at the local intermediate school . Road infrastructure was also affected , such as in Howlan , where a bridge slightly longer than 180 feet ( 55 m ) washed away . Restrictions were imposed on the use of the Confederation Bridge during the height of the storm . Adverse conditions also prevented the Northumberland Ferry from docking in Prince Edward Island , causing it to return to Nova Scotia . 
