Canada history
Tornadoes in Quebec
Quebec averages 4-8 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 4-8 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: June-August.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
- Skywarn or equivalent spotter network active.
Notable events
- 1994 Aylmer F3 — 1 dead.
- 2018 Ottawa-Gatineau outbreak — Quebec side hit hard, multiple EF3.
- 2019 Mont-Laurier area events — multiple.
- Occasional weak events — annual.
Major cities
Montreal metro
4M+. Rare events.
Quebec City
540k. Capital.
Gatineau
285k. 2018 outbreak legacy.
Laval
440k. Montreal metro.
Sherbrooke
170k.
Weather service coverage
Environment Canada Eastern Ontario / Quebec Storm Prediction Centre
Bilingual coverage.
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.