Possible tornado hits Danville in the Eastern Townships
Environment Canada will investigate the damage after a possible tornado touched down Thursday in Danville, about 170 kilometres east of Montreal.
Thunderstorms ripped through central Quebec Thursday, producing hail and wind gusts of up to 100 km/h, according to the federal meteorological agency.
Damage was reported in various towns in the Montérégie, Beauce, Bois-Francs and Eastern Townships, an Environment Canada storm report says. The damage ranged from downed hydro poles to property damage to roofs ripped off buildings.
Thunderstorm watches and warnings had been issued across much of southern and central Quebec.
This story was originally published June 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM.
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