Calgary hailstorm that caused $1.2B in damage ranks as Canada's 4th costliest natural disaster - News Summed Up

Calgary hailstorm that caused $1.2B in damage ranks as Canada's 4th costliest natural disaster


The hailstorm that hit Calgary on June 13 cost at least $1.2 billion in insured damages, making it the fourth costliest natural disaster in Canada's history, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada. The storm hit northeast Calgary, Airdrie and Rocky View County hardest. 6 of Canada's 10 costliest disasters have hit AlbertaSix of the 10 costliest natural disasters in Canada's history have hit Alberta, Power said. Calgary residents are cleaning up after a massive storm flooded its streets, while baseball-sized hail damaged cars and homes, and at least one tornado touched down outside the city. 2:03Power said while no single storm will cause insurance premiums to increase, June's hailstorm is part of a pattern.


Source: CBC News July 08, 2020 19:40 UTC



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