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1987 tornado in Alberta, Canada
Edmonton tornado, known as Black Friday to Edmontonians, was a powerful and devastating tornado that ripped through the eastern suburbs of Edmonton,
Edmonton_tornado
2021. "Edmonton Bulletin Newspaper Archives, Jul 14, 1905, p. 6". NewspaperArchive.com. July 14, 1905. Retrieved October 4, 2021. "Tornado at Coutts"
List of tornadoes by province (Canada)
List_of_tornadoes_by_province_(Canada)
History of Canadian city in Alberta
promote Edmonton. Its use was popularized in 1987 when Mayor Lawrence Decore used it to describe Edmonton's response to the tornado. Edmonton Sun columnist
History_of_Edmonton
Capital of Alberta, Canada
Worst Tornado Disaster". Edmonton Journal. Archived from the original on February 1, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2018. "1987 Edmonton tornado". CBC Digital
Edmonton
Index of lists with the same name
United States-Canadian tornado outbreak, (31 May 1985). Edmonton tornado (31 July 1987), a tornado touching down in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Friday
List_of_Black_Fridays
occasionally tornadoes. Twelve tornadoes had been recorded in Edmonton between 1890 and 1989, and eight since 1990. A F4 tornado that struck Edmonton on July
Climate_of_Edmonton
Group of oil refineries in Alberta, Canada
operated one refinery there. Refinery Row suffered F4 damage from the Edmonton Tornado on July 31, 1987. Alberta's Industrial Heartland, aka "Upgrader Alley"
Refinery_Row_(Edmonton)
Edmonton (1987); Aylmer (1994 and 2018); and Ottawa-Gatineau (1888 and 2018). All figures for damages are in Canadian dollars. May 5 - an F0 tornado was
List of Canadian tornadoes and tornado outbreaks (2000–present)
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Climate factors contributing to the formation of tornadoes
States has the most tornadoes of any country, as well as the strongest and most violent tornadoes. A large portion of these tornadoes form in an area of
Tornado_climatology
1985 F4 tornado in Ontario, Canada
record in Canada Edmonton tornado – Second deadliest Canadian tornado on record All losses are in 1985 CAD unless otherwise noted. "The Tornado Outbreak of
1985_Barrie_tornado
age). The deadliest tornadoes in Canadian history were the 1912 Regina 'Cyclone' (at least 28), 1987 Edmonton 'Black Friday' Tornado (27), and the 1946
List of fatal and violent Canadian tornadoes
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This page lists tornadoes and tornado outbreaks which have touched down in Canada before the year 2000. On average, there are around 80 confirmed and
List of Canadian tornadoes and tornado outbreaks (pre-2000)
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The following is a list of the deadliest tornadoes in the Americas including Canada, Mexico, and the United States as well as the countries and islands
List of deadliest tornadoes in the Americas
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Cary. Downtown Concord was struck a second time by a tornado in May 1936. The 1987 Edmonton Tornado is not listed because it struck industrial parks, trailer
List of tornadoes striking downtown areas of large cities
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tornado 1764 Woldegk tornado 1835 Middlesex County tornado 1840 Natchez tornado 1845 Montville tornado 1846 Grenada tornado 1855 Des Plaines tornado 1856
List of individual tornadoes by year
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Amateur radio severe weather spotting program
severe weather desk in Toronto, Ontario. Later that year, after the Edmonton tornado and at the request of the Hage Report CANWARN was expanded beyond the
CANWARN
2011 studio album by the Rural Alberta Advantage
longlisted nominee for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize. The song "Tornado '87" is about the Edmonton tornado of July 31, 1987, which occurred when band leader Nils
Departing
list of tornadoes which have been officially or unofficially labeled as F5, EF5, IF5, T10-T11, the highest possible ratings on the various tornado intensity
List of F5, EF5, and IF5 tornadoes
List_of_F5,_EF5,_and_IF5_tornadoes
Brenta, Veneto, Northern Italy ~16 cm (6.3 in) 31 July 1987 – during Edmonton Tornado official larger than 7.8 cm (3.1 in), reported 14 April 1986 – Gopalganj
List of costly or deadly hailstorms
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railway station Edmonton tornado, a large tornado HMCS Edmonton, a vessel of the Canadian Forces West Edmonton Mall, a shopping mall in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Edmonton_(disambiguation)
Weather event in Ontario, Canada
deadliest in Canada. Edmonton tornado - A deadly F4 tornado that struck Edmonton, Alberta, killing 27 people in 1987. "Two years after tornado, Goderich recovery
2011_Goderich_tornado
Weather event in Ontario, Canada
the largest tornadoes documented in Canada alongside the July 1987 Edmonton tornado. Environment Canada places the 1979 Woodstock tornado as the eleventh
1979 Woodstock, Ontario tornadoes
1979_Woodstock,_Ontario_tornadoes
of the most devastating tornadoes that year were the May 22 Saragosa, Texas tornado and the July 31 Edmonton, Alberta tornado. The fall and early winter
Tornadoes_of_1987
Emergency population warning system used in Canada
Warning System (EPWS); its development was spurred by an F4 tornado that had hit the Edmonton area on 31 July 1987, killing 27 people. The system was originally
Alert_Ready
Area of south and central Alberta, Canada
caused an unknown amount of damage in Spruce Grove and Edmonton, the "Black Friday" Edmonton F4 tornado was also produced on this day. In 1991, the City of
Hailstorm_Alley
2000 fatal weather event in Alberta, Canada
the first deadly tornado in Canada since 1987, when an F4 tornado killed 27 people in Edmonton, Alberta and injured 300+. The F3 tornado, which struck the
Pine_Lake_tornado
overview and topical guide to tornadoes: Tornado Glossary of tornado terms Groups of tornadoes Tornado family Tornado outbreak Tornadogenesis, the term
Outline_of_tornadoes
following is a list of the costliest tornadoes in the Americas including Canada and the United States. It includes all tornadoes that, when damage totals are
List of costliest tornadoes in the Americas
List_of_costliest_tornadoes_in_the_Americas
Residential area of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
children. Southeastern areas of Mill Woods suffered heavy damage from the Edmonton tornado in 1987. The designation of the original Papaschase reserve as abandoned
Mill_Woods
This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2023. Strong, destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States
Tornadoes_of_2023
Military unit
and rescue operations and later recovery operations following the Edmonton Tornado. The regiment was also placed on three-hour standby as a quick reaction
Canadian_Airborne_Regiment
Chronology of Canadian city
The timeline of Edmonton history is a chronology of significant events in the history of Edmonton, Alberta. Indigenous peoples roamed Alberta for thousands
Timeline_of_Edmonton_history
Weather warning indicating imminent danger of tornadoes
A tornado warning (SAME code: TOR) is a public warning that is issued by weather forecasting agencies to an area in the path of a tornado, or a severe
Tornado_warning
"Canadian Disaster Database". cdd.publicsafety.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-05-29. Edmonton Bulletin, Nov. 23, 1904 "Fernie Fire of 1904" https://fernie
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Mid-season tornado outbreak in the United States
The tornado outbreak of April 15–16, 1998, also known as the 1998 Nashville tornado outbreak, was a two-day tornado outbreak that affected portions of
Tornado outbreak of April 15–16, 1998
Tornado_outbreak_of_April_15–16,_1998
These are some notable tornadoes, tornado outbreaks, and tornado outbreak sequences that have occurred in North America. The listing is U.S.-centric,
List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
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Neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
when the Edmonton Tornado swept through the community at the north end of its 40 km (25 mi) path of death and destruction. Maple Ridge, Edmonton Westview
Evergreen,_Edmonton
in reported deaths during heatwave, causes still under investigation". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 2021-07-07. Letter from Captain William Nichols dated
List of disasters in Canada by death toll
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Decore's characterization of the community's response to the 1987 Edmonton tornado. Appeared for a period on signs welcoming motorists to the city. "Crossroads
List of city nicknames and slogans in Canada
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List of tornadoes in the United States
This page documents all tornadoes confirmed by various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service in the United States from July to September
List of United States tornadoes from July to September 2026
List_of_United_States_tornadoes_from_July_to_September_2026
American photographer and author
The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, from 1986 to 1996. He captured The Canadian Press Photo of the Year in 1987 of the Edmonton Tornado. From
Steve_Simon_(photographer)
Severe weather-related terminology used by the Meteorological Service of Canada
in Canada, although some tornadoes, such as the Edmonton Tornado in 1987, have been as strong as F4. The only F5/EF5 tornado recorded in Canada to date
Severe weather terminology (Canada)
Severe_weather_terminology_(Canada)
Artist-run centre in Alberta, Canada
Relief", a successful art auction organized by Edmonton artists to help victims of the 1987 Edmonton tornado. Following this event, the energized group of
Harcourt_House,_Edmonton
History of Alberta
in Alberta Timeline of labour issues and events in Canada Timeline of Edmonton history Buffalo Tracks: Educational and scientific studies from
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1927 tornado outbreak in the Interior Plains
formation of several tornadoes and causing severe wind events. This tornado outbreak, featuring at least 17 confirmed tornadoes, mainly affected the Canadian
Tornado outbreak of July 8–9, 1927
Tornado_outbreak_of_July_8–9,_1927
One of the most prolific summer tornado outbreaks in the Northern Great Plains of the United States on record occurred from June 16–18, 2010. The outbreak
Tornado outbreak and derecho of June 16–18, 2010
Tornado_outbreak_and_derecho_of_June_16–18,_2010
International Fujita scale, and the TORRO tornado intensity scale – attempt to estimate the intensity of a tornado by classifying the damage caused to natural
List of F4, EF4, and IF4 tornadoes
List_of_F4,_EF4,_and_IF4_tornadoes
Canadian activist and philanthropist
low-income families. Johnstone was born in Edmonton, Alberta on July 31, 1987, during the notorious Edmonton tornado that claimed 27 lives, and he is the eldest
Can_Man_Dan
severe thunderstorms during the Montreal Flood of 1987. July 31 – The Edmonton Tornado kills 27 people. September 10 – Ontario election: David Peterson's
1987_in_Canada
Weather event in Iowa, United States
unexpected strong tornado outbreak affected Iowa and nearby areas. The event was triggered mostly by three supercells that produced several tornadoes across southeastern
2018_Iowa_tornado_outbreak
regarding tornadoes and tornadogenesis, such as how tornadoes work within their life cycles and how tornadoes form. The DOWs led to the “first tornado wind
Mobile radar observation of tornadoes
Mobile_radar_observation_of_tornadoes
Research initiative at the University of Western Ontario
The Northern Tornadoes Project is a research initiative at the University of Western Ontario that focuses on tornadoes and other severe convective storm-related
Northern_Tornadoes_Project
May 21". Northern Tornadoes Project. May 22, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025. "Two EF1 tornadoes NE of Edmonton, AB". Northern Tornadoes Project. May 29,
List of Canadian tornadoes in 2025
List_of_Canadian_tornadoes_in_2025
Area in Alberta, Canada
Sturgeon prior to 1982 when it was annexed by the City of Edmonton. In 1987, the Edmonton tornado whipped through the area, especially damaging to the Evergreen
Horse_Hill,_Edmonton
Weather watch indicating a risk of tornadoes
A tornado watch (SAME code: TOA) is a statement issued by weather forecasting agencies to advise the public that atmospheric conditions in a given region
Tornado_watch
The May 1995 tornado outbreak sequence produced 279 tornadoes between May 6 and May 19, 1995, across the Midwestern, Southern and Mid-Atlantic region of
List of tornadoes in the May 1995 tornado outbreak sequence
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The Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) route system is the result of a transit strategy that was passed by city council on July 11, 2017. The redesigned system
List of Edmonton Transit Service bus routes
List_of_Edmonton_Transit_Service_bus_routes
Canadian lawyer and politician
oversaw the city's recovery after 1987's Edmonton Tornado and expressed the city's sadness over the Edmonton Oilers' trading Wayne Gretzky (the hockey
Laurence_Decore
Canadian professional soccer club
FC Edmonton was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Edmonton, Alberta. The club was founded in 2010 and competed in the North American Soccer
FC_Edmonton
split between the Winnipeg and Edmonton locations. In 2007, meteorologists from the PASPC assessed the damage of a tornado at Elie, Manitoba to be F5 on
Prairie and Arctic Storm Prediction Centre
Prairie_and_Arctic_Storm_Prediction_Centre
Topics referred to by the same term
formerly called Mayfield, in Lismore LGA Mayfield, Tasmania Mayfield, Edmonton, a neighborhood in Alberta Mayfield, New Brunswick, an unincorporated community
Mayfield
American cheerleader (born 1944)
Colorado Rockies (MLB) Colorado Rockies (NHL) Dallas Tornado (NASL) Edmonton Drillers (NASL) Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Guelph Storm (OHL) Houston Hotshots (CISL
Krazy_George
Soccer club
The Dallas Tornado was a soccer team based in Dallas, Texas that played in the North American Soccer League (NASL) from 1968 to 1981. The club's home
Dallas_Tornado
Wildfire in Alberta, Canada
and could continue to burn for months. Experts determined that a fire tornado may have formed, burning hundreds of homes. According to a report conducted
2024_Jasper_wildfire
Canadian lacrosse team
2000 as an Ontario Jr. B lacrosse team, the Barrie Tornado were named after the deadly 1985 tornado that put the Canadian City on the map. The 2000 season
Barrie_Lakeshores
Version of a doner kebab from Halifax, Nova Scotia
popularizing donairs in Edmonton. Notable establishments like Athena Donair contributed to its local fame. Unlike Halifax, Edmonton donairs often include
Donair
Vancouver Whitecaps 1979 soccer season
differential (C) NASL Champions Vancouver Whitecaps v Dallas Tornado Vancouver Whitecaps v Edmonton Drillers Chicago Sting v Vancouver Whitecaps Vancouver Whitecaps
1979 Vancouver Whitecaps season
1979_Vancouver_Whitecaps_season
Canadian soccer team
brought to Edmonton by local entrepreneur and Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington, after witnessing the strong support for Brian Rice's Edmonton Black
Edmonton_Drillers_(1979–1982)
Finnish footballer and coach (born 1955)
summer of 1978 with the Dallas Tornado. Haaskivi played in 1979–80 with the Houston Hurricane and 1981–82 with the Edmonton Drillers. He led the league in
Kai_Haaskivi
Canadian sailor (1971)
Roy Janse (born 4 June 1971) is a Canadian sailor. He competed in the Tornado event at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He placed 11th with his sailing partner
Roy_Janse
Topics referred to by the same term
forces invaded the Falkland Islands Black Friday (1987), the day a tornado struck Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 1988 killings in Hyderabad, Sindh or Black Friday
Black_Friday
Canadian sailor
Marc Peers (born 8 April 1971) is a Canadian sailor. He competed in the Tornado event at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He placed 11th with his sailing partner
Marc_Peers
City in Texas, United States
first violent tornado on record to hit the Wichita Falls area, it left seven dead and more than 100 injured. Additionally, the tornado caused roughly
Wichita_Falls,_Texas
Province of Canada
chance of a white Christmas, while Edmonton has an 86% chance. After Saskatchewan, Alberta experiences the most tornadoes in Canada with an average of 15
Alberta
Town in Alberta, Canada
major city, and 241 kilometres (150 mi) south of the provincial capital, Edmonton. The closest neighbouring communities are the towns of Didsbury and Crossfield
Carstairs,_Alberta
Mid-season tornadoes in the United States
The 1998 Nashville tornado outbreak was a two-day tornado outbreak which affected portions of the Midwestern United States, Mississippi, and Tennessee
List of tornadoes in the outbreak of April 15–16, 1998
List_of_tornadoes_in_the_outbreak_of_April_15–16,_1998
1991 studio album by Texas Tornados
16, 1991). "Tornados capture zone of their own". Austin American-Statesman. p. B6. Campbell, Rod (September 29, 1991). "Country". Edmonton Journal. p. D4
Zone_of_Our_Own
Indoor soccer league season
Rowdies Sting Express Kicks Aztecs Timbers Earth quakes Sounders Surf Tornado Sockers Rough necks W = Wins, L = Losses, GB = Games behind 1st place, %
1980–81_NASL_indoor_season
oilsands". Edmonton Journal. canada.com. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2010-01-26. Lawrence Herzog (July 26, 2007). "The 1987 tornado was
Alberta's Industrial Heartland
Alberta's_Industrial_Heartland
Weather warning indicating an observed severe thunderstorm
lower-category tornado or hurricane, and can actually cover a much wider area than a tornado's comparatively narrow path width. If a tornado is detected
Severe_thunderstorm_warning
tornadoes confirmed by various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service in the United States throughout June and July 2018. Tornado counts
List of United States tornadoes from June to July 2018
List_of_United_States_tornadoes_from_June_to_July_2018
Emergency warning system in Alberta, Canada
system was proposed by the provincial government after an F4 tornado ripped through Edmonton, Alberta on July 31, 1987, killing 27 people and causing millions
Emergency Public Warning System
Emergency_Public_Warning_System
Nemeth) defeated The Hardys (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) (c) in a Steel Cage tornado tag team match to win the TNA World Tag Team Championship First Lockdown
2026 in professional wrestling
2026_in_professional_wrestling
Water park inside a building
(Switzerland, 1977). In 1985 an indoor water park was open in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada at the West Edmonton Mall. It is called the World Waterpark and is over 200
Indoor_water_park
American ice hockey player (born 1985)
York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, and Edmonton Oilers. He was selected in the first round, sixth overall, by the New York
Al_Montoya
Professional wrestling stable
Dogs were defeated by Allin, Orange Cassidy, and Roderick Strong in a tornado trios match. On the April 8 tapings of Collision, The Dogs defeated Místico
The Dogs (professional wrestling)
The_Dogs_(professional_wrestling)
City in Alberta, Canada
approximately 456 kilometres (283 mi) northwest of the provincial capital, Edmonton. The city is surrounded by the County of Grande Prairie No. 1. Grande Prairie
Grande_Prairie
English professional wrestler (born 1997)
Dogs were defeated by Allin, Orange Cassidy, and Roderick Strong in a tornado trios match. On the following episode of Dynamite, Kidd was defeated by
Gabe_Kidd
Indian squash player (born 2001)
75 kg (165 lb) Sport Country India Handedness Right-handed Club Atlanta Tornados (2025–present) Cornell Big Red (2019–2024) Coached by David Palmer Retired
Veer_Chotrani
Soccer match
season. It was contested as a best-of-three series between the Dallas Tornado and the Atlanta Chiefs. The matches were held on September 9, 15, and 19
NASL_Final_1971
Senior high school in the United States
home to the Butler Golden Tornado athletics teams and offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports. The Butler Golden Tornado Marching Band marches 175
Butler Area Senior High School
Butler_Area_Senior_High_School
2024–2026 concert tour by AC/DC
The Nashville show on 20 May was also postponed to the next day due to a tornado watch issued for all counties in Middle Tennessee including Nashville by
Power_Up_Tour
Defunct American soccer club
Aztecs were defeated in the First Round of the playoffs 2–0 by the Dallas Tornado on August 18, 1976. After playing the previous two seasons at Murdock Stadium
Los_Angeles_Aztecs
American soccer player and model (born 1985)
played for various amateur clubs, including Chicago Fire Premier, DFW Tornados, and Colorado Rapids U-23, all of which belong, or belonged, to the USL
Lance_Parker
Finnish footballer and manager (born 1942)
tournament's national semifinals. In 1976, Miller became head coach of the Dallas Tornado of the North American Soccer League. He brought Liekoski in as an assistant
Timo_Liekoski
Town in Alberta, Canada
2A, near the Queen Elizabeth II Highway. Didsbury is within the Calgary-Edmonton corridor. Didsbury is approximately the half-way point between the cities
Didsbury,_Alberta
Colorado Connecticut Bicentennials Dallas Tornado Denver Dynamos Detroit Cougars Detroit Express Edmonton Drillers Fort Lauderdale Strikers Golden Bay
National_Conference_(NASL)
American trade magazine
River Holiday World & Splashin' Safari 32% 2 Time Warp Noah's Ark 15% Tornado Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago 4 Fire Tower Falls Dolly's Splash Country
Amusement_Today
Public advice of risk of severe storms
multicell and/or supercell varieties). A severe thunderstorm watch, like a tornado watch, is not to be confused with a warning. A watch encourages the public
Severe_thunderstorm_watch
Soccer league season
Drillers Sockers Earth quakes Cosmos Lancers Blizzard Diplomats Chiefs Tornado Kicks Rough necks Aztecs Timbers Sounders Whitecaps W = Wins, L = Losses
1980 North American Soccer League season
1980_North_American_Soccer_League_season
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