NTP confirms EF1 downburst at Owen Sound, ON
An NTP investigation has confirmed an EF1 downburst at Owen Sound, ON on June 13. An NTP damage survey investigation documented damage to numerous trees, power poles, light standards and roof shingles. Maximum wind speeds likely reached up to 155 km/h with this storm.
The event summary for this event is provided below, along with a map and photos from the survey. You can plot the event on the NTP dashboard here.
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Event Name: Owen Sound, ON
Date: June 13, 2024
Time: 6:45 PM EDT (2245 UTC)
Final Classification: Downburst
Final EF-Scale Rating: EF1
EF-Scale Damage Indicator / Degree of Damage: C-ETL/DOD-3
Location of worst damage: 44.5801N, 80.9175W
Description: Tree damage, shingle loss and leaning power poles were reported in Owen Sound after a storm passed through the area. No injuries were reported. An NTP ground and drone survey was completed on June 14, 2024, documenting the reported damage and other weak damage in the community. Damage assessed as EF1 downburst, with an estimated max. wind speed of 155 km/h. Event time is based on radar imagery and witness account. Satellite imagery review is pending.
Survey map in the Owen Sound area.
Several photos of damage from the NTP damage survey.
