Canuck Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Just a quick update on that tornado that swept through the northeast part of Six Mile Lake. We weren't up Friday, but the tornado swept through 2 lots to the north. When we arrived Saturday, Yukon (and his awesome friend!) and the ever helpful Brian had cleared the logs blocking the driveway and were cutting limbs off trees that fell onto our lot. Our hydro pole folded like a toothpick and the canopy of trees on our neighbours northern property was gone. Blue sky where 60' trees once stood. My car was on the road and later that day a father and son came by asking me to move it. As we walked, he explained that they (wife and him) were swimming and saw the storm clouds sweep over the channel. Followed by high winds. Kids were in the cottage. Parents tried to hide behind boathouse....and the boathouse started to rise in the air! They thought it was over, and then a tree fell on the boathouse, pinning it to shore. Winds subsided and they ran to the cottage. Hydro has a local crew of 30 supplemented by an additional 40 from around the province. Helicopters were flying in poles until sunset. Ontario Hydro has been incredible. Working hard and keeping everyone informed (at least if you're onsite). Still trying to gather thoughts and photos. One thing I will add is that our club's trails will likely have more fallen trees than in years past. If you hear of a "trail work" day for Baxter Snow Riders this fall, consider heading up to Port Severn and joining us. Thanks again Yukon and Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Glad nobody was hurt! Our woodlot south of Apsley got whacked back in '06. I'm sure glad we didn't have any structures down there. Mother Nature can make a bigger mess than loggers can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamforlife Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Canuck - great news that no one was hurt - stuff can be replaced....people can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Wow! Glad everyone is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Wow, sounds much worse than what I thought was reported. Glad nobody was hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 We will send you photos when we are home Canuck. Enviroment Canada has said the cause was from Straight line winds 90-120km/hr. However I still think it was a Tornado, the winds lifted a boathouse! In any event glad to help a friend in need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 glad no one was hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catinental couch Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Myself and the team went through that a few years back with trail 204.Not fun. Well Friday night we got hit at home.Same path as the one in 1995.We are starting to clean up a giant maple that took out the hydro lines,lost many other trees,took the roof off one shed and totally destroyed another shedand moved it about 50 metres.I am getting to hate wind especially after getting caught in a waterspout last year while at achor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 It seems that Environment Canada has confirmed Udney had an F1 Tornado but Six Mile Lake which they kept referring to as Port Severn was down bursts. The rains and winds were incredible but distinct in their path. Just a few miles south of where Canuck is at the south end of Little Lake the winds were strong and the rains heavy but not as devastating as where he is. Moral of the story... don't mess with mother nature... you will lose. The good news. Baxter Snow Riders are mid way through the construction of our new groomer storage building. With only walls that were braced in place and the abscence of a roof or trusses it might have fallen victim but didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Good to hear everyones ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Glad everyone is ok saw some photos on FB, your a good man Mr Yukon no matter what Nutter says about ya, lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 We rode thru the mess along TOP D near Astorville on our RAN tour last winter. Couldn't believe ther scope of the damage there from the July '13 storm. It hit Callander & Mattawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 glad nobody was hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 X2... glad nobody was hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Lots of people will have lots of firewood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Lots of people will have lots of firewood There's always an upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Lots of people will have lots of firewood Not much good if it's pine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Not much good if it's pine though. good for those campfires at the end of the day if not for heating your home or cottage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capster59 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Rode thru that area on Friday Night on my summer sled.... got a little wet and got pretty eerie looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Rode thru that area on Friday Night on my summer sled.... got a little wet and got pretty eerie looking. Around 6:00 - 6:30 PM got so dark in 5 mins you would have thought it was 8:30 PM. Wildest looking clouds I have seen in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Bonfires @ Canuck's next summer. Pine, poplar..great for bonfires. Oak logs went to a friend who heats his home with firewood. Yukon's better half said that the clouds had a greenish hue. Gonna ask her if it was Arctic Cat green, cause those things are a nightmare comin' at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Bonfires @ Canuck's next summer. Pine, poplar..great for bonfires. Oak logs went to a friend who heats his home with firewood. Yukon's better half said that the clouds had a greenish hue. Gonna ask her if it was Arctic Cat green, cause those things are a nightmare comin' at you. Says the guy who rides a blue 'Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Bonfires @ Canuck's next summer. Pine, poplar..great for bonfires. Oak logs went to a friend who heats his home with firewood. Yukon's better half said that the clouds had a greenish hue. Gonna ask her if it was Arctic Cat green, cause those things are a nightmare comin' at you. why wait for next summer.... fall is a great time for a fire on a cool evening.... to sit by the fire you have to haul a log or two or split a log or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrummage Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Was there extensive damage to trails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 I haven't had time to head out on atv to check them out. We're putting together a fall work schedule -- that section will be at the top of the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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