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.
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.