Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeTornado
PlaceKamsack, Saskatchewan
Event Start DateAugust 9, 1944
Event End DateAugust 9, 1944
CommentsOn August 9th, a tornado formed 5 km southwest of Kamsack, SK, and moved through the community. It was reported that at least 291 of the 401 dwellings were significantly damaged as well as 100 businesses. It was also reported that 37-44 individuals were injured in addition to 1-4 fatalities.
Fatalities4
Injured / Infected44
Evacuated0
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People AffectedUnknown
MagnitudeUnknown