Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeStorms and Severe Thunderstorms
PlaceCalgary, Alberta
Event Start DateAugust 12, 2012
Event End DateAugust 12, 2012
CommentsOn August 12th, a significant hail event impacted Calgary and its surrounding area. Hailstones as large as golf balls damaged vehicles, windows, gardens and trees as well as the iconic Calgary Saddledome. The hail event led to over half a billion dollars in insured losses (2012 dollars).
Fatalities0
Injured / InfectedUnknown
EvacuatedUnknown
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance Payments$521,647,000
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People AffectedUnknown
Magnitude0.0