The Costly Prairie Hailstorms By:Brandi-lee Getson

The storm took place: In July In July In 1996 In 1996 In Winnipeg and Calgary In Winnipeg and Calgary

What kind of damage this caused: Auto damage Auto damage Crops Crops Property losses Property losses

Cost of damage: $300 million in property losses $300 million in property losses

How hailstorms happen in Manitoba Major hailstorms happen form the west to west Major hailstorms happen form the west to west The direction being from the northwest to a cold front The direction being from the northwest to a cold front It is rare for a hailstorm to come from the south or east It is rare for a hailstorm to come from the south or east

How hailstones form: Begin as small frozen raindrops or snow crystals. Begin as small frozen raindrops or snow crystals. They grow mainly by creating super cooled liquid and air from the surrounding cloud as they are held by strong updrafts. They grow mainly by creating super cooled liquid and air from the surrounding cloud as they are held by strong updrafts. Only cumulonimbus clouds can produce hail. Only cumulonimbus clouds can produce hail.

After the storm: Research has shown that many plants can successfully recover under these conditions. Research has shown that many plants can successfully recover under these conditions. Crops vary in hail damage Crops vary in hail damage Hay and cereals are some crops that can be saved Hay and cereals are some crops that can be saved Bulk wheat, beans, peas, and canola are not able to be helped Bulk wheat, beans, peas, and canola are not able to be helped

Climate Factors Warm Warm Very flat Very flat Grassy Grassy Cold fronts Cold fronts

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