Isolated Hailstorms Damage Crops

Isolated hailstorms caused minor damage to crops during the week of August 26-September 1, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA).

“Adjusters are working seven days a week to ensure claims are getting done as quickly as possible,” said Scott McQueen, Palliser Insurance. “If you need to harvest your crops before your adjuster has arrived, please make sure you leave a representative sample of your field. If you have any questions regarding sample sizes, please contact your insurer.”

CCHA member companies are investigating more than 330 claims of crop damage from isolated storms that hit farms across Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Companies contributing to this report are Palliser Insurance, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance, and Co-operative Hail Insurance Company, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation, and Rain and Hail Insurance Service.

Here’s a look at storm damage across the region.

Alberta

Crops damaged: Barley, Canola, Corn, Fababean, Lentils, Oats, Peas, Potatoes, Wheat

Communities impacted include: Medicine Hat, Craigmyle, Caroline, Rocky Mountain House, Eckville, Bentley, Rimbey, Crestomere, Wetaskiwin, Millet, Delia, Bently, Ponoka, Lacome

Saskatchewan

Crops damaged: Wheat, Canola

Communities impacted include: Carrot River, Frontier, North Battleford, Estevan, Moosamin, Stoughton, Lampman, Whitewood, Kipling, Rocanville

 Manitoba

Crops damaged: Canola, Wheat, Peas, Oats, Soybeans

Communities impacted include: Swan River, Swan Lake