Tornado near Lakefield, QC on June 18
Based on the results of an NTP damage survey and analysis of radar and photos, the NTP has confirmed an EF1 tornado near Lakefield, QC on June 18. The tornado mainly caused damage to trees and no injuries were reported.
Full details are provided in the event summary below, along with a regional map, a survey summary map, and survey photos. The event can also be plotted on a map using the NTP Dashboard .
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Event Name: Lakefield, QC
Date: June 18, 2026
Start Time: 2:30 PM EDT (1830 UTC)
Final Classification: Tornado (over land)
Final EF-Scale Rating: EF1
EF-Scale Damage Indicator / Degree of Damage: C-T/DOD-5
Start of damage track: 45.7231N, 74.2765W
End of damage track: 45.7523N, 74.2258W
Location of worst damage: 45.7460N, 74.2369W
Description: Tree damage was reported near Lakefield after a storm passed through the area. No injuries were reported. Satellite imagery review revealed a path of visible tree damage in the forest. An NTP ground and drone survey was completed on June 25, 2026, documenting the damage. Damage assessed as an EF1 tornado, with an estimated max. wind speed of 145 km/h, track length of 5.18 km and max. path width of 370 m. Tornado motion was from the SW (approx. 230 degrees). Start time is radar estimated.
Regional map showing the location of the Lakefield, QC EF1 tornado.
Survey summary map showing the track of the Lakefield, QC EF1 tornado.
Worst damage site - drone photo showing >50% blowdown of shallow rooted trees in core of track (C-T, DOD-5 - LB).
Ground photo of damage to house roof (FR12, DOD-2).
