(Rural Roots Canada) – Storms that occurred July 27-August 2 produced significantly less hail than previous years; however, where hail has fallen, some losses have been significant. 

Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA) member companies are currently investigating 284 claims of crop damage, the majority of which were filed in Alberta, where a large storm hit near Cardston on July 27.  

“That storm caused significant damage across several townships,” said Bruce Lowe, AG Direct Hail Insurance.

Rodney Schoettler, Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance, speaks on a storm that affected them on July 19th

“The losses from the storm on July 19 [in Saskatchewan] have produced some significant numbers for us. In some areas around Mankota, crops were completely destroyed by hail. Although the affected area is small, the hail was very intense.” says Schoettler.

READ MORE: Hail Damage Intensifies in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba

Here’s a look at storm damage across the region:

Alberta

Crops damaged: Barley, Canola, Flax, Mustard, Peas, Wheat

Communities impacted include: Aetna, Botha, Burdett, Cardston, Coaldale, Dalum, Del Bonita, Donalda, Donnelly, Etzikom, Fort Macleod, Granum, Grassy Lake, Leavitt, Lomond, Manyberries, McLennan, Milk River, Purple Springs, Red Willow, Taber, Twin Butte, West Lethbridge 

Manitoba

Crops damaged: Barley, Canola, Flax, Lentils, Peas, Soybeans

Communities impacted include: Boissevain, Cromer, Dand, Minto, Treesbank, Underhill, Virden, Woodnorth

Saskatchewan

Crops damaged: Barley, Canola, Flax, Lentils, Peas, Soybeans, Wheat

Communities impacted include: Beechy, Blumenof, Bracken, Chorlitz, Clayden, Consul, Corbnach, East Poplar, Mankota, Moose Jaw, Redvers, Rhineland, Rosenhof, Swift Current, Vidora, Willow Bunch, Willow Creek

For more information and past reports: cropinsuranceincanada.org.