State history
Tornadoes in Canada
Canada averages 100 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 100 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: June-August (peak); April-October range.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- 1912 Regina F4 — 28 dead.
- 1953 Sarnia F4 — 7 dead.
- 1985 Barrie F4 — 12 dead.
- 1987 Edmonton F4 — 27 dead.
- 2007 Elie MB F5 — only F5 in Canada.
- 2018 Ottawa outbreak — multiple EF3.
- 2020 outbreak events — multiple.
- 2024 outbreaks — continued.
Major cities
Toronto
3M.
Montreal
1.8M.
Ottawa
1M.
Winnipeg
750k. Manitoba capital.
Calgary
1.3M.
Edmonton
990k. 1987 legacy.
Regina
230k. 1912 legacy.
Elie MB
500. 2007 F5 legacy.
NWS coverage
Environment Canada Prairie
Prairie provinces.
Environment Canada Ontario
ON.
Storm Prediction Centre Canada
National.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.