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Location

Wentworth, Ontario, Canada

Start Date

6-8-1968 3:00 AM

Document Type

Report (PDF/Word)

F-Scale Rating

F2

Classification

Probable

Description

No funnel observed due to time of day however police likened the storm to a twister. Approximately a mile wide area of damage was reported leaving 40 people homeless. A woman was injured as flying fence debris smashed through her window, cutting her legs. EC noted winds were up to 100mph (F1) but rated storm as probable F2 tornado likely due to the severe damage which occurred.

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Aug 6th, 3:00 AM

Hamilton

Wentworth, Ontario, Canada

No funnel observed due to time of day however police likened the storm to a twister. Approximately a mile wide area of damage was reported leaving 40 people homeless. A woman was injured as flying fence debris smashed through her window, cutting her legs. EC noted winds were up to 100mph (F1) but rated storm as probable F2 tornado likely due to the severe damage which occurred.

 

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