Two tornadoes confirmed in Quebec as severe weather season ramps up
An investigation into the damage resulting from severe thunderstorms in parts of Quebec on June 19 has led to the confirmation of two tornadoes--rated EF-1 and EF-0
Quebec's 2025 tornado tally is now up to three following the confirmation of two twisters that were spawned from severe thunderstorms that occurred on Thursday, June 19.
A storm summary from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) on the event, released on June 22, confirmed tornadoes in Danville and Lefebvre, Que. The verifications came after an investigation was conducted by the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP).
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Severe thunderstorms on central Quebec and the Eastern Townships caused significant damage to properties and trees.
Photos from MétéoMédia meteorologist Nicolas Lessard showed structures, vehicles, and trees damaged by the storms that swept Danville, Que., on Thursday afternoon.
(Nicolas Lessard/MétéoMédia meteorologist)
Danville, located about 40 kilometres east-southeast of Drummondville, saw the first tornado at around 3:20 p.m. EDT. The twister had maximum, estimated winds of 155 km/h, with a track length of 14 kilometres and maximum width of 400 metres. It was given a preliminary damage rating of EF-1.
Lefebvre, located in the Eastern Townships, saw the second tornado shortly after, occurring at around 3:45 p.m. EDT. The twister had maximum, estimated winds at 115 km/h and had a track length of 5.84 kilometres and a maximum width of 230 metres. As a result, it was given a preliminary damage rating of EF-0.
The twisters came amid a round of severe thunderstorms that hit parts of southern Quebec on Thursday, also producing strong winds and large hail.
ECCC had issued a severe thunderstorm warning as the storm pushed through the region, alerting residents around Drummondville of the potential for strong winds and up to baseball-sized hail.
Quebec has now had three confirmed tornadoes so far in 2025. Its first event was an EF-1 twister that struck the community of Saint-Zénon in April––marking the province's first tornado in April since 1996.
Images courtesy of MétéoMédia meteorologist Nicolas Lessard.