Severe Weather

• Flooding concerns, tornado threats sweep across Canadian Prairies

  Flooding concerns are mounting in Alberta as Edmonton nears a June rainfall record, while tornado watches and severe storms threaten parts of Saskatchewan.

  Weather

  Jun 27
  
• ‘Significant’ flooding leaves western Manitoba town sandbagging homes, businesses

  Other western Manitoba communities were also on cleanup duty after weekend storms left some towns without power and one issuing a boil water advisory.

  Weather

  Jun 9
  
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• Canada has seen 8 tornadoes so far. How’s this season shaping up?

  An investigation is underway near London about whether the Ontario city saw a tornado during Tuesday's severe storm which downed trees and damaged vehicles.

  Canada

  May 20
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• 2025 is in the top 10 for Canada’s severe weather-related insured losses

  A new report found that 2025 ranks in the top 10 years of all time for the most insured damages caused by severe weather in Canada.

  Weather

  Jan 20
• Some B.C. highways in North Coast reopen after closures due to flooding

  DriveBC said Highway 16 has reopened after heavy rains caused flooding in the area, with the main road access to Prince Rupert among the pathways cut off.

  Traffic

  Dec 31, 2025
• Hail, rain, tornado watch: Southern Manitoba hammered with severe weather

  Several tornado warnings were issued, and although none touched down, Environment and Climate Change Canada says there were reports of funnel clouds near Dugald and Oakbank.

  Weather

  Aug 7, 2025
• ‘Incredible video’ captured during Alberta storm could be rare ball lightning event: scientist

  A couple stepped onto the back porch of their home near Rich Valley, Alta., just before 7 p.m. to get a closer look at the storm passing through when they saw something strange.

  Science

  Jul 3, 2025
• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for large area of southern Alberta, Saskatchewan

  Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a large area from just east of Calgary to just west of Saskatoon.

  Weather

  May 12, 2025
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• Tornadoes in southern U.S. kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east

  Strong storms moving across the Southeast are expected to continue producing "gusty, damaging winds," hail and tornadoes through Sunday.

  U.S. News

  Dec 29, 2024
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• Severe summer weather cost $7B in most destructive season on record

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says summer of 2024 is now Canada's most destructive season on record for insured losses due to severe weather events.

  Environment

  Sep 24, 2024