## Windstorm Causes Damage in Vernon, British Columbia## Windstorm Causes Damage in Vernon, British Columbia Vernon, BC: A severe thunderstorm swept through Vernon, British Columbia, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, causing significant wind damage. Several trees were uprooted, falling onto homes, cars, and fences. Tree Falls into Home: Around 2:25 p.m., a large pine tree fell into a home in the East Hill neighborhood, crushing the carport and damaging an electrical cable. No injuries were reported. Other Tree-Related Damage: – A tree fell in the Beach Radio parking lot, narrowly missing parked vehicles. – A tree branch fell on a residential fence on 34th Street, causing damage. – A parked car near Beairsto School had its window smashed by a large branch. Power Outage: Just before 2 p.m., a major power outage occurred, affecting over 3,600 businesses and residents. The cause is under investigation, but power was restored around 4 p.m. City Response: The Vernon Fire Department responded to multiple storm-related calls throughout the afternoon. BC Hydro crews were also busy restoring power and addressing other incidents. Environment Canada Warning: Environment Canada had issued a severe thunderstorm warning earlier in the day, forecasting strong winds and heavy rainfall. Cleanup and Safety: City crews are working to remove fallen trees and debris. Residents are urged to be cautious of downed power lines and avoid damaged areas.
Tree just before it blew over in the Beach Radio parking lot (video from Vernon Matters)
A tree also fell into a home in the East Hill neighborhood around 2:25 p.m
“The pine tree with a diameter of over a meter crushed the carport and tore an electricity cable. The storm caused the problem. No injuries were reported,” said Carolyn Baldridge, Vernon’s Communications and Grants Manager Vernon matters.
Meanwhile, downtown, a tree branch fell on a residential fence on 34th Street, causing damage, and a car’s window was hit by a large branch while parked near Beairsto School.
The City of Vernon said the Vernon Fire Department responded to multiple storm/wind related calls.
Just before 2 p.m., a major power outage occurred, affecting more than 3,600 businesses and residents. The cause is being investigated. Power was restored just before 4 p.m
BC Hydro crews were busy keeping track of the incidents
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday morning, warning of strong winds and heavy rainfall.
