A powerful storm tore through the Ottawa region on Saturday (May 21st), knocking down trees and hydro poles, damaging buildings and cutting off power. Three people died as a result of injuries received during the storm.
Photos from the whole region show the amount of damage.
TREES DOWN
Residents and community members gather to view a tree destroyed during a major storm in Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Residents and community members gather to view a tree destroyed during a major storm in Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Damage to Barrhaven on Calaveras Avenue. The car survived the tree on top with almost a scratch. (Photo courtesy of Denise MacIsaac)
Damage to Barrhaven on Calaveras Avenue. The car survived the tree on top with almost a scratch. (Photo courtesy of Denise MacIsaac)
Firefighters are clearing fallen trees from Highway 105 in Chelsea, Que. (Joel Haslam / CTV News Ottawa)
Firefighters are clearing fallen trees from Highway 105 in Chelsea, Que. (Joel Haslam / CTV News Ottawa)
DAMAGED ELECTRICAL LINES
More than 170,000 customers in Ottawa lost electricity and tens of thousands were left in the dark in eastern Ontario. Hydro Ottawa and Hydro One say it will take several days to restore the service to all affected.
People walk away on Merivale Road after power lines and utility poles fell on the roadway during a major storm, forcing drivers to stay in their vehicles until crews thought it was safe to leave on Merivale Road in Ottawa , Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS) People walk away on Merivale Road after power lines and utility poles fell on the roadway during a major storm, forcing drivers to stay in their vehicles until the crews decide it is safe to leave, on Merivale Road in Ottawa, Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
A traffic light and a utility pole segment can be seen at the intersection of Viewmount Drive and Merivale Road after a major storm knocked down power lines and utility poles, blocking multiple vehicles on Merivale Road in Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS) A traffic light and a segment of a utility pole can be seen at the intersection of Viewmount Drive and Merivale Road after a big storm knocked down power lines and utility poles, blocking in many vehicles on Merivale Road in Ottawa, Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
STRONG WIND, RAIN AND HAIL
The storm hit Ottawa around 3 pm on Saturday, with gusts of up to 120 km / h at times. Ottawa officially saw 15mm of rain at Ottawa airport, but residents also said they saw hail.
The storm tossed tiles off the roof of this house in Blossom Park. (Photo courtesy of Billy LaCharity) The storm threw tiles off the roof of this house in Blossom Park. (Photo courtesy of Bill LaCharity)
The barns were destroyed and the animals were trapped at McWilliams Farm in Navan. Ottawa fire crews have helped rescue captured animals and build new shelters for them. (Photo courtesy of Valerie McWilliams) The barns were destroyed and the animals were trapped at McWilliams Farm in Navan. Ottawa fire crews have helped rescue captured animals and build new shelters for them. (Photo courtesy of Valerie McWilliams)
You can hear the trees clicking and falling as some shingles fly here in Orleans near the river ~ 16:00 pic.twitter.com/PoyjbuYUqY
– Francesca Barry (@FrancescaABarry) May 21, 2022
The Paroisse Saint-Hugues bell tower in Sarsfield was torn down during the storm. (Photo courtesy of Francine Nadon)
The Paroisse Saint-Hugues bell tower in Sarsfield was torn down during the storm. (Photo courtesy of Francine Nadon)
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