Stewiacke, Nova Scotia Tornado 06/30/2021 More Event Data

Weather summary

for Nova Scotia

issued by Environment Canada

at 12:35 p.m. ADT Friday 16 July 2021.

Discussion.

On the afternoon of June 30th, 2021 an intense thunderstorm wind 

event impacted central Nova Scotia with most of the damage occurring 

near the town of Stewiacke. After collaboration between Environment 

Canada and the Northern Tornadoes Project it was determined that the 

likely cause of the most significant damage was due to a very short 

duration tornado which occurred concurrently with strong downdraft 

winds. 

Event Type: Tornado, damage rating EF1 

Location: Stewiacke, NS 

Time: 2:45 PM ADT (1745Z) 

Description: Structural damage and tree damage was reported in the 

Stewiacke area following a severe thunderstorm passing through. An 

ECCC ground survey was completed on July 1, 2021. Upon NTP analysis 

of survey photos and drone imagery collected by the public, EF1 

tornado damage was confirmed at a farm property in the community on 

the southern side of town off of the George Street Extension, with 

an estimated track of 600 m, max. path width of 50 m and max. wind 

speed of 155 km/h. Tornado motion was from W (approx. 265 degrees). 

Satellite imagery review revealed visible tree damage at the end of 

the tornado track. 

Event Type: Downburst, damage rating EF0 

Location: Stewiacke, NS 

Time: 2:45 PM ADT (1745Z) 

Description: Structural damage and tree damage was reported in the 

Stewiacke area following a severe thunderstorm passing through. An 

ECCC ground survey was completed on July 1, 2021. Isolated weak tree 

damage in the impacted area was assessed as caused by an EF0 

microburst (estimated max. wind speed of 115 km/h).

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial 

information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

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