Calgary (Rural Roots Canada) – Quarter-size hail crop damage and drought were the primary causes of damage in Western Canada at the end of July.
The Canadian Crop Hail Association is currently investigating 1,110 claims of crop damage from storms between July 18 and 30 across the prairie provinces.
A quick storm snapshot:
Alberta
Communities impacted include: Bassano, Rolling Hills, Daysland, Bawlf, Ft. Macleod, New Dayton, Warner, Milk River, Okotoks, Dogpound, Didsbury, Penhold, Red Deer, Joffre, Consort, Altario, Holden, Spruce Grove, Evansburg, Peers, Camp Creek, Barrhead, Westlock, Girouxville,
Saskatchewan
Communities impacted include: Cabri, Choiceland, Snowden, Sturgis, Arborfield, Lafleche, Gravelbourg, Coronach, Kindersley
Manitoba
Communities impacted include: Virden, Roblin, Russel, Pipestone, Minto, Melita, Elkhorn, Minitonas, Bowsman, Oakbank
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