Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeTornado
PlaceDrummondville QC
Event Start DateJuly 6, 1999
Event End DateJuly 6, 1999
CommentsDrummondville QC, July 6, 1999. A tornado went through the city of Drummondville ripping roofs from 20 houses and injuring a number of people. One child was killed as a tree collapsed on his tent while he was camping. In total, 60 homes were damaged and 200 people were forced to flee from their homes. The tornado first hit Berthierville then skipped across the river and headed southeast to Drummondville. At least 4000 people were without power for 2 days.
Fatalities1
Injured / Infected4
Evacuated200
Estimated Total Cost$43,595,000
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance Payments$43,595,000
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0