The terrifying 1996 Ontario tornadoes that made it rain sheet metal and wood - The Weather Network
On this day in weather history, two F3 tornadoes destroyed many homes in Southern Ontario.
www.theweathernetwork.comHere’s a concise update based on known sources:
- There have been several notable tornado events in Southern Ontario in 1996, with April 20, 1996, being the outbreak date. Reports describe two strong F3 tornadoes and additional activity that day, making it the region’s worst outbreak of the decade up to that point. No deaths were recorded, and injuries were limited to a small number of people, with extensive property damage in several communities.
- The event featured unusual early-season activity for Canada, occurring while spring conditions were still transitioning and even snow remained in some areas. Damage paths varied in width and intensity, including instances where debris and even a large gasoline tank were moved by the winds.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest public-facing summaries or timelines from current outlets and provide a brief, up-to-date digest with location-specific impacts for Grey County, Arthur, Walters Falls, Blantyre, Violet Hill, and surrounding areas.