Researchers with the Northern Tornadoes Project confirmed seven tornadoes touched down across Saskatchewan over a six-day period in late June and early July. Some of the twisters caused significant damage to farmyards and trees.
Severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings swept across southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg, on June 9, bringing hail, heavy rain, and localized flooding. Environment Canada received unconfirmed reports of two tornadoes near Morris and Ste. Anne.
Severe spring flooding in Saskatchewan prompted 35 communities to declare states of emergency, with provincial crews and equipment being deployed to support response efforts.
A Western University research team confirmed three EF-0 tornado touchdowns in Manitoba this week—near Melita, Birds Hill Provincial Park and Dugald—causing minor tree and crop damage.
It has been a grim spring for tornadoes in the U.S. April had the second-highest number of tornadoes for that month on record in the country. While tornadoes are not unheard of in Maryland, they are relatively rare — especially outbreaks of the volume seen Wednesday night.
Observations From Members 