The Goderich, Ontario tornado of August 21, 2011 was notably bad because of its intensity. Most tornadoes achieve an intensity no higher than F1 (on a scale ranging from F0 to F5), capable of causing severe roof damage and destroying some weak structures. The Goderich tornado was an F3, unusually strong for Canada. An F3 tornado is capable of ripping roofs and walls away from sturdy structures and tossing car-sized objects like toys.
The Goderich, Ontario tornado of 2011 killed 1 person.
As of October 19, 2011 the last serious tornado was an F3 in Goderich, Ontario, Canada on August 21 of the same year that killed 1 person.
I do believe there are aproximentaly 8,000 people in Goderich.
Goderich Celtic Roots Festival was created in 1992.
Goderich District Collegiate Institute was created in 1841.
Goderich District Collegiate Institute's motto is 'Palman non sine pulvere'.
It is just over 100km, so about a good 1.5- 2 hours
Much of the economic impact would have been local rather than regional or national. The may be some national impact as a result of money and resources that went into aiding the recovery.
A Tornado can destroy a village or a small town in a matter of minutes.
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The shortest route is about 50km and a 45 minute drive.
the home of Tiger Dunlop