Damage from the hailstorm that swept over Calgary in mid-June has been assessed at $1.2 billion, making it the fourth costliest natural disaster in Canadian history, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
A hail damaged car parked on a flooded street as residents begin cleaning up in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, June 14, 2020, after a major hail storm damaged homes and flooded streets on Saturday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntoshhas been assessed at $1.2 billion, making it the fourth costliest natural disaster in Canadian history, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
Most of the losses were to private property and vehicles, followed by commercial properties. Siding was torn from homes and hundreds of vehicles had windows smashed out.by the province's disaster relief program. “Albertans know too well the stress, turmoil and financial hardships that severe weather events can cause," said Celyeste Power, western vice-president, with the Insurance Bureau of Canada. "Of the 10 most costly disasters in Canada, six of these have hit Alberta. Fortunately, Albertans are resilient and continue to come together in difficult times like these."
The most expensive natural catastrophe on record was the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire, which cost almost $4 billion. The next highest was 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, which cost roughly $3.5 billion.Plenty of drivers were stuck in their swamped vehicles when a section of Deerfoot Trail flooded in the heavy thunderstorm Saturday night.
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