Edmonton tornado, Tornado in Canada
The Edmonton tornado was a devastating natural disaster striking Alberta, Canada with great force.
On July 31, 1987, the powerful tornado hit Edmonton, resulting in 27 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
Known as Black Friday, the Edmonton tornado significantly impacted Canadian approaches to emergency response.
The tornado led to enhanced weather surveillance and improved warning systems throughout Canada.
This tornado was one of the most destructive in Canadian history, rated F4 on the Fujita scale.
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Location
Part of
Tornadoes of 1987
GPS coordinates
53.56000,-113.36000
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:19
