Another 2025 tornado hits—Quebec's first April twister in nearly 30 years
First tornado of 2025 confirmed in Quebec, and it's Canada's strongest of the year so far
Canada’s third tornado of the year has been confirmed by the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP).
A storm near Saint-Zénon, Que.,, produced an EF-1 tornado on April 29. This is the first tornado of 2025 in Quebec, and the first twister confirmed during the month of April since 1996. It also marks the strongest Canadian tornado to date this year.
"Damage to trees and barns was reported near Saint-Zénon (south of Saint-Michel-des-Saints) after a storm passed through the area. No injuries were reported," the NTP confirmed.
A ground and drone survey was completed by the NTP on May 1-2, 2025, with tree damage and roof damage to a house reported.
DON’T MISS LINK: First tornado of the year strikes Canada
The damage has been classified as an EF-1 tornado, with an estimated, maximum wind speed of 165 km/h, and a maximum path width of 600 metres. The tornado moved in a westward direction.
Drone photo of a barn destroyed by the tornado just off Highway 131, north of the town of Saint-Zénon | Northern Tornadoes Project
The first and second tornadoes of the year were confirmed across the Prairies. A landspout tornado struck near Rolling Hills, Alta., on April 12, while an EF-0 tornado was captured southeast of Tourond, Man., on April 30.
Canada typically averages about 65 tornadoes per year. About half of the country’s usual twisters occur on the Prairies, while much of the remaining activity unfolds in Ontario and Quebec. Tornadoes are rare––but certainly not impossible––in British Columbia and the Atlantic provinces.
We can expect tornado activity to increase across Canada heading into the summer months.
WATCH: Second tornado of the season in Canada
Thumbnail image courtesy: Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP)