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How many people died in Canadian ice storm 1998?

The 1998 ice storm in Canada, which primarily affected Quebec and parts of Ontario and New Brunswick, resulted in the deaths of 28 people. The storm caused widespread power outages, infrastructure damage, and significant hardships for those affected. Emergency services were strained as communities faced the aftermath of the severe weather event.


How many homes were destroyed in the ice storm of 1998?

The ice storm of 1998, which primarily affected parts of Canada and the northeastern United States, caused significant damage, including the destruction of approximately 35,000 homes. The storm resulted in widespread power outages and extensive damage to infrastructure, with ice accumulation leading to downed trees and power lines. The total costs of the disaster were estimated to be in the billions of dollars.


How did the 1998 ice storm happen?

The 1998 ice storm was caused by a combination of warm, moist air rising over a layer of cold air at the surface, leading to freezing rain. This freezing rain accumulated on surfaces, causing widespread ice buildup. The storm affected a large area in North America and caused significant damage to trees, power lines, and infrastructure.


What there ever been a hurricane named Alex?

Yes. Hurricanes named Alex occurred in 2004, 2010, and 2016. There was also a Tropical Storm Alex in 1998.


What was the strongest tornado in Canada?

There are many huge storms in canada like tornados .... They are very big in their own little way -- Hurricane Hazel (1954) is still considered one of the worst storms to hit Canada. The Ice Storm (1998) caused extensive damage over a large area of Canada. Numerous tornadoes have cause great damage and deaths. The Pacific Storm (1996) dumped 85 cm on the Victoria BC area in about 24hrs. It's a long, long list of big storms