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Environment and Climate Change Canada Investigates Eight Possible Tornadoes in Southern Saskatchewan

Using radar data, storm spotter reports, public submissions, meteorologists are determining whether eight tornadoes struck in a single day.

An unconfirmed tornado in southeast Saskatchewan on Thursday, June 19. Photo by Braydon Morisseau.
A possible tornado near Vibank, Sask. around 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. Photo supplied by Shannon Bileski.
Stormy weather seen from Kronau, Sask. on Thursday, June 19. Photo supplied by Jen Resch.
An apparent tornado near Young, Sask., on Thursday.

Overview

  • Environment and Climate Change Canada is investigating eight possible tornado touchdowns that were reported across southern Saskatchewan on June 19.
  • The suspected twisters were reported near Young, southeast of Saskatoon; in Regina-area communities of Davin, Odessa and Hubbard; and near Frobisher and Hirsch east of Estevan.
  • Meteorologists are analyzing radar data, storm spotter and storm chaser footage, and public submissions of photos and damage reports to confirm occurrences.
  • If validated, the eight tornadoes would represent an unusually high number for a single day in Saskatchewan.
  • Saskatchewan has already recorded four confirmed tornadoes this season, with the peak severe weather months of July through September still ahead.