1820s (Ontario)
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Guelph (1829) A confirmed destructive tornado was witnessed and documented by residents of the then 2 year old community of Guelph. Extensive damage to the small town caused the delay of its progress for several years afterward. F0 rating may be a conservative estimate. ~Late morning (very likely 10:30 or 11:00AM), track length ~2mi (~3km), Max width: ~100 yards (~100m) -
Chatham (1826) A probable significant tornado which crossed Lake St. Clair and impacted the community of Chatham where extensive damage was done. Reference: Detroit Herald, August 16, 1826. Max Width: ~1 mile (~1.6km), Injuries and Deaths listed as unknown -
Cornwall (1823) Possibly began as 2 tornadoes as “2 paths seemed to unite”. Damage at Constable, NY, (22 miles ESE of Cornwall, ON). Track length: At least 10km (on US side) (also may have been two tracks)