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Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeStorms and Severe Thunderstorms
PlacePrairie Provinces
Event Start DateJune 12, 2015
Event End DateJune 12, 2015
CommentsPrairie Provinces, June 12, 2015. A massive storm system moved through the prairies causing severe thunderstorms to occur throughout the prairie provinces starting in central Alberta and Saskatchewan. Parts of southern Alberta experienced thunderstorms including High River, Brooks and Taber. The storm intensified near Medicine Hat where there was hail and strong winds that caused damages throughout the city. Approximately 9000 people in Alberta lost power due to downed power lines. The storm later moved into Saskatchewan near maple Creek with hail and estimated wind gusts of up to 120 km/h. As the storm travelled eastward, Assiniboia and Weyburn sustained damages from hail. A large part of the storm moved into Manitoba, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and hail that impacted Virden causing extensive damages.
FatalitiesUnknown
Injured / InfectedUnknown
EvacuatedUnknown
Estimated Total Cost$98,184,000
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance Payments$98,184,000
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected9000
MagnitudeUnknown