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Regina Cyclone
F4 tornado
Metropolitan Methodist Church and YWCA, Lorne Street, after the June 30, 1912.jpg
Metropolitan Methodist Church and YWCA after the Regina Cyclone
Formed June 30, 1912 4:50 p.m. CST (2245 UTC)
Max rating1 F4 tornado
Damage $4.5 million CAD
Total fatalities 28 fatalities
Areas affected Regina, Saskatchewan
1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

The Regina Cyclone is the popular name for a very powerful tornado that hit Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. It happened on June 30, 1912, and is known as the deadliest tornado in Canadian history. The tornado formed about 18 kilometres (11 miles) south of the city around 4:50 p.m. It then traveled about 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) north before it disappeared. The storm was approximately 150 metres (490 feet) wide. This massive tornado caused a lot of damage, killing 28 people and leaving 2,500 people without homes. It also caused about $4.5 million in damages.

What Was the Regina Cyclone?

The Regina Cyclone was a very strong tornado that struck the city of Regina in 1912. A tornado is a spinning column of air that touches both the ground and a cloud. This particular tornado started forming south of Regina. It then moved north, directly into the city, causing widespread destruction. The storm lasted for a short time but left a lasting impact on the community.

How Strong Was It?

Scientists use something called the Fujita scale to measure how strong tornadoes are. The Regina Cyclone was estimated to be an F4 on this scale. An F4 tornado is incredibly powerful. It means the winds inside the tornado were likely between 267 and 322 kilometres per hour (166 and 200 miles per hour). Tornadoes of this strength can cause severe damage, like ripping roofs off well-built houses and throwing cars.

The Impact on Regina

The tornado hit Regina on a Sunday afternoon, catching many people by surprise. It caused a lot of damage to buildings and homes across the city. Many people were injured, and 28 people sadly lost their lives. About 2,500 people were left without a place to live because their homes were destroyed or badly damaged. The total cost of the damage was around $4.5 million in Canadian dollars, which was a huge amount of money back then. The city had to work hard to rebuild after such a devastating event.

Images for kids

  • The YMCA, after the June 30, 1912 cyclone

    Damage to the YMCA on 12th Avenue immediately north of Victoria Park

  • Damage to buildings after the cyclone

    Victoria Avenue and Smith Street immediately west of Metropolitan Methodist Church, across Smith Street from the current City Hall

  • Presbyterian church wrecked by cyclone, Regina Sask.

    Knox Presbyterian church wrecked by cyclone, north side of 12th Avenue and Lorne Street, across from Victoria Park

  • Damage to houses after the June 30 cyclone

    Regina houses damaged by the Regina Cyclone

  • Boris Karloff

    Boris Karloff during later Hollywood stardom

  • Winnipeg Elevator after the cyclone

    Winnipeg Elevator after the tornado

  • Warehouse district after the cyclone

    Warehouse district after the tornado

  • Side view of Princess Theatre after cyclone

    Side view of Princess Theatre after tornado

  • Regina Tornado June 30, 1912

    Regina Tornado June 30, 1912

  • Regina downtown after cyclone

    Regina downtown after tornado

  • People in front of damaged building

    People in front of damaged building

  • Metropolitan Presbyterian Church after the cyclone

    Metropolitan Methodist Church after the tornado

  • Damage to Metropolitan Methodist Church

    Damage to Metropolitan Methodist Church

  • North end of Regina after cyclone

    North end of Regina after tornado

  • Downtown stores damaged by cyclone

    Downtown stores damaged by tornado

  • Destroyed Winnipeg Elevator Company buildings

    Destroyed Winnipeg Elevator Company buildings

  • Damaged office building after cyclone

    Damaged office building after tornado

  • Damaged homes on Smith Street

    Damaged homes on Smith Street

  • Damage to the YWCA by cyclone

    Damage to the YWCA immediately north of Metropolitan Methodist Church on Lorne Street

  • Damage to buildings after the cyclone

    Damage to buildings after the tornado

  • Damage to businesses after the cyclone

    Damage to businesses after the tornado

  • Damage to buildings on Lorne St. after cyclone

    Damage to buildings on Lorne St.

  • Damage caused by the cyclone

    Damage caused by the tornado

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