| Comments | Vancouver and Southwestern BC, September 24, 1999. Approximately 100,000 people were left without power when a powerful windstorm rocked Vancouver and the surrounding area. Winds gusting up to 91 km/h hit the Vancouver area and winds up to 115 km/h hit Victoria. This storm broke the record for the month for highest wind gusts. By September 27, at least 4000 people were still without power in Surrey, White Rock, and Delta, BC. |