Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeStorm - Unspecified / Other
PlaceOntario
Event Start DateMarch 13, 1913
Event End DateMarch 13, 1913
CommentsA severe windstorm tracking through the United States moved across Lake Huron and into Ontario on the morning of March 21st. This severe storm (also known as the Good Friday Gale) caused widespread damage across Ontario. Wind gusts were reported to be as high as 140 km/hr. At least 7 individuals were killed and many others were injured; most of which from falling debris. In Sturgeon Falls, ON, firefighters were responding to their 17th storm-related call when the tower at the fire hall blew down onto 3 men and horses - none survived.
Fatalities7
Injured / Infected0
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