Severe thunderstorm spawns multiple tornadoes in Saskatchewan, Canada
Three confirmed tornadoes touched down in Saskatchewan, Canada on June 29, 2022, as severe thunderstorms tracked through the Prairies.
EF-2 tornado confirmed in Uxbridge, Canada
Wind gusts near 195 km/h (121 mph) wreaked havoc in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada as a derecho swept through the region over the Victoria Day long weekend.
At least 9 killed as fast-moving severe thunderstorms hit the most populated part of Canada, leaving 1 000 km of damage
A line of fast-moving severe thunderstorms (derecho) swept over southern Ontario and Quebec – the most populated part of Canada – on May 21, 2022, leaving roughy 1 000 km (620 miles) of damage in its wake and at least 9 people dead. It developed near Sarnia, Ontario late Saturday morning and tracked northeast over southern Ontario toward Ottawa in the afternoon.
Red River Valley facing its worst flooding in a decade, Canada/U.S.
An extreme spring blizzard, multiple rainstorms, and melting winter ice swelled the Red River of the North and its tributaries, driving them out of their banks and across a broad, flat floodplain. The deluge comes one year after the same region endured extreme drought.
Major spring blizzard to hit southern Prairies and Ontario – potentially the worst in decades, Canada
A major spring blizzard is forecast to hit southern Prairies and parts of Ontario, Canada this week, with widespread snowfall accumulations of 30 – 50 cm (12 – 20 inches) accompanied by northerly winds gusting 70 – 90 km/h (45 – 55 mph) giving zero visibility at times in snow and blowing snow.
Toronto under first blizzard warning since 1978, Canada
A low-pressure system tracking south of the Great Lakes brought significant snowfall and blizzard conditions to parts of Ontario and Quebeck, Canada on Monday, January 17, 2022, forcing authorities to issue the first blizzard warning for the City of Toronto since…
Another atmospheric river hits flood-stricken British Columbia, Canada
The third atmospheric river in the past 7 days is affecting British Columbia, Canada since early Tuesday morning (LT), November 30, 2021, bringing heavy rain and mountain snow. Significant precipitation continues to overspread coastal and southern portions of…
Agricultural disaster after record rains cause catastrophic floods in British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia has declared a state of emergency on November 17, 2021, after several days of heavy rain caused catastrophic floods in parts of the province. At least 1 person has been killed but officials fear the death toll will rise. Another atmospheric river…
Atmospheric river hits British Columbia, causing major floods and landslides, Canada
Another round of heavy rain caused by atmospheric river caused major flooding and landslides in southern British Columbia, Canada, and parts of Washington and Oregon in the United States on November 14 and 15, 2021. Some parts of the region received nearly 255 mm…
Powerful storm hits British Columbia, leaving around 30 000 homes without power, Canada
A powerful storm rapidly intensified over British Columbia on November 9, 2021, bringing heavy rain, powerful wind gusts, and heavy snow to mountain passes. This is the third potent low to hit the region in less than three weeks. The province is currently stuck in a…
