Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Start Date
21-6-2006 4:35 PM
Document Type
Report (PDF/Word)
F-Scale Rating
F1
Classification
Confirmed
Description
Witnesses observed a tornado descending from the base of the storm and at least one reported airborne tree debris where the funnel met treetops. After the storm passed, the witness removed tree debris hurled 400ft from the bush onto the property. EC notes that all trees regardless of species and size were shorn off in damage path. A roaring noise and a howl were heard as the storm passed.
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Kakabeka Falls
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Witnesses observed a tornado descending from the base of the storm and at least one reported airborne tree debris where the funnel met treetops. After the storm passed, the witness removed tree debris hurled 400ft from the bush onto the property. EC notes that all trees regardless of species and size were shorn off in damage path. A roaring noise and a howl were heard as the storm passed.