Canada history
Tornadoes in Manitoba
Manitoba averages 8-12 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 8-12 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: June-August.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
- Skywarn or equivalent spotter network active.
Notable events
- 1922 Portage la Prairie F4 — 5 dead.
- 2007 Elie F5 — the ONLY F5 in Canadian history. 300+ mph winds estimated.
- Multiple southern Manitoba events — annual.
- 2024 outbreak events — continued activity.
Major cities
Winnipeg
750k. Provincial capital. Prairie chase base.
Brandon
52k. Western MB.
Steinbach
18k. SE MB.
Portage la Prairie
13k. 1922 F4 legacy.
Elie
500. 2007 F5 legacy — only Canadian F5.
Weather service coverage
Environment Canada Prairie Storm Prediction Centre
Winnipeg-based.
Coordination
Coordinates with regional emergency management.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- Wireless alerts enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter or basement.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
- Emergency contact list.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local forecast office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Multi-hazard awareness.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.
- Ongoing education.