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tornado Tornado Risk in Toronto, Canada

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 9

Key Risk Factors

  • 6 events on record in proximity
  • Largest recent event exposed 506,600 people

Peak season: April-June

Last significant event: Tornado - Orangeville, Ontario, Canada (2024-11-11) — 119,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Tornados

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Toronto is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.

How Toronto Compares

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Notable Tornado Events Near Toronto

Tornado - SE of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

September 8, 2024 WARNING

506,600 people exposed; $129,748M capital exposed

Tornado - Orangeville, Ontario, Canada

November 10, 2024 WARNING

119,000 people exposed; $13,007M capital exposed

Tornado - S of Barrie, Ontario, Canada

May 22, 2024 WARNING

531,000 people exposed; $75,900M capital exposed

Tornado - Barrie, Ontario, Canada

August 16, 2024 WATCH

1,290,000 people exposed; $180,483M capital exposed

Tornado - Barrie, Ontario, Canada

August 11, 2023 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
  • 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
  • 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
  • 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
  • 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning

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