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The Elie tornado in Manitoba on June 22, 2007 was the first F5 tornado, the maximum on the Fujita Scale, ever reported in Canada. This tornado was also one of the strongest tornadoes in North America between 1999 and 2007, with only one other F5 tornado reported during that time. The Elie tornado touched down for about 35 minutes and traveled about 5.5 kilometers along a 300-metre wide path.
Generating winds between 420 and 510 km/h, it caused approximately $1 million CDN in damage. The village of Elie, located 40 kilometers west of Winnipeg, took the brunt of the damage. There were no serious injuries or deaths as a result of the tornado. Several buildings were destroyed, including a solidly built house that was completely lifted into the air and torn apart.
- Canada
- 22-06-2007
