A highly destructive tornado struck Edmonton, Alberta,

"July 31, 1987, will be forever etched in the minds of Edmonton, Alberta, residents as a day of unprecedented destruction. A powerful F4 tornado tore through the city, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The industrial and residential areas bore the brunt of the disaster, resulting in 27 fatalities and over 300 injuries, making it one of Canada's deadliest tornadoes on record. The storm's fury was also marked by hailstones measuring an astonishing 6 inches in diameter. The impact of this disaster was felt far beyond the immediate area, leaving a lasting scar on the community."