OXBOW — The Northern Tornados Project has completed its damage survey into the tornado that tore through parts of southeast Saskatchewan on June 9.
According to the NTP, the EF3 tornado – the first to hit Saskatchewan since 2010 – began near the U.S. border and travelled northeast for 32 kilometres before "roping out" and dissipating near Oxbow. Wind speeds peaked at 245 kilometres per hour and the storm had a maximum path width of 560 metres.
The report says significant damage occurred to a farm property, including the destruction of a home and an outbuilding, and damage to grain bins, multiple vehicles and trees. No injuries were reported, though a family pet was killed.
An NTP ground and drone survey was completed on June 10-11, documenting the reported damage and additional damage along the track, including snapped power poles, pump jack damage at a battery site and additional tree and minor structural damage.
The NTP has also provided reports for Ste. Anne and Dufrost tornadoes in Manitoba. It said confirmations were based on video evidence and no damage has thus far been reported. Each has received a preliminary EF0-default rating, though a survey team will visit the sites to confirm that no damage occurred.
