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Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeStorms and Severe Thunderstorms
PlaceAlberta and Saskatchewan
Event Start DateJuly 15, 2016
Event End DateJuly 16, 2016
CommentsAlberta and Saskatchewan, July 15-16, 2016. A storm system caused hail, heavy rain and flash flooding in parts of southern Alberta and southern Saskatchewan. On July 15, Lethbridge, Alberta was impacted by hail, while Calgary and Arbour Lake experienced localized flooding. On July 16, a torrential down pour consisting of 60 mm of rain in less than one hour hit the town of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, which caused flash flooding. In Alberta the hail damaged the roofs of homes, broke windows and dented vehicles. In Swift Current, flash flooding overwhelmed the city’s storm water system, which resulted in flooded basements and submerged vehicles.
FatalitiesUnknown
Injured / InfectedUnknown
EvacuatedUnknown
Estimated Total Cost$70,468,000
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance Payments$70,468,000
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People AffectedUnknown
MagnitudeUnknown