Severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail wreaks havoc on parts Saskatchewan, Canada
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Severe hailstorm swept through parts of southwestern Saskatchewan, Canada on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.
According to media reports, the hardest hit was the town of Kerrobert, where dozens of buildings and wehicles were damaged by golf ball-sized hail. About two-thirds of the houses in the town have broken windows.
According to Global News meteorologist Peter Quinlan, the storm was carrying downpours of up to 300 mm (11.8 inches) per hour.
Many residents said the storm was one of the worst they have ever seen.
More photos of the aftermath in Kerrobert courtesy Tracy Volk. Full recap ahead @GlobalSaskatoon NHF@10 #skstorm #yxe pic.twitter.com/2y81nU3Yl1
— Peter Quinlan (@PQuinlanGlobal) July 23, 2015
I just found golf-ball size #skstorm #hail at Kerrobert, @NewcapTVNews. Larger than a loonie. Minor wind damage too. pic.twitter.com/H7bGHjD7uC
— Hank Vlietstra (@FlatlanderHank) July 23, 2015
This is why it's not recommended to stand near windows during a #storm. Shredded wheat. #hail #kerrobert pic.twitter.com/sDQjBtGO7p
— Brando Mir (@brandomir) July 23, 2015
Featured image courtesy of Josh Mihalicz, Regina, SK.
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