Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeStorms and Severe Thunderstorms
PlaceCalgary AB
Event Start DateJuly 16, 1996
Event End DateJuly 18, 1996
CommentsCalgary AB, July 16-18, 1996. The hailstorm caused flooding; heavy rains and tornadoes were also reported. 911 service was knocked out, causing emergency crews to use regular lines. No injuries were reported. Many vehicles were damaged. Gale force winds, torrential rains swept across the area. There were no reported injuries, however extensive damage was done to homes and gardens.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated0
Estimated Total Cost$103,000,000
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance Payments$103,000,000
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0