A funnel cloud forming near Girouxville, Alta. on Monday, June 15, 2026. Courtesy: Riley Connors
A tornado touched down north of Falher on Monday evening.
ATCO attributed a power outage in Girouxville, another small community west of Falher, to a tornado touchdown.
Falher and Girouxville are located about 2 hours East of Dawson Creek, along Highway 49. Both communities are part of the Peace River region.
Fire officials say no serious injuries were reported during the storm, but significant property damage was reported, particularly on the east side of Falher.’
Environment Canada received reports of the twister near Girouxville around 8 p.m. and about 90 minutes later, another report came from High Prairie, some 80 kilometres southeast.
The Northern Tornadoes Project out of Western University have confirmed at least one tornado in the Peace River region, but as Tuesday morning, could not confirm when and where the tornado touched down, or provide a rating.
A team is being sent to investigate.
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