Additional downburst on Sep 2 in southwestern ON
The NTP has confirmed an additional downburst on September 2 at Plattsville in southwestern Ontario. Satellite imagery review revealed EF0 tree damage in the area. Snapped power poles were also reported.
Full details are available with the event summary below, along with a regional map. The event can also be plotted on a map using the NTP Dashboard here.
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Event Name: Plattsville, ON
Date: September 2, 2026
Start Time: 5:35 PM EDT (2135 UTC)
Final Classification: Downburst
Final EF-Scale Rating: EF0
EF-Scale Damage Indicator / Degree of Damage: C-ETL/DOD-4
Location of worst damage: 43.2889N, 80.6186W
Description: Damage to power poles was reported in the Plattsville area after a storm passed through. No injuries were reported. Satellite imagery review revealed tree and crop damage in the area as well. Damage assessed as EF0 downburst, with an estimated max. wind speed of 125 km/h, with damage visible over an area approximately 5.1 km long and up to 1.9 km wide. Start time is radar estimated.
Regional map showing the location of the worst damage for the EF0 downburst at Plattsville, ON on Sep 2.
