The Northern Tornadoes Project have confirmed a microburst occurred in Coatsworth, near Wheatley, on August 17, 2025 at 4 a.m.
“Barn damage was reported southwest of Coatsworth (northeast of Wheatley) after a storm passed through the area,” NTP officials say.
“No injuries were reported. An NTP ground and drone survey was completed on August 18, 2025, documenting the reported damage along with damage to crops and items blown downwind (including a trampoline). Damage assessed as EF0 downburst (microburst), with an estimated max. wind speed of 130 km/h, with damage found over an area approximately 500 m long and up to 300 m wide.”
The start time is radar estimated and satellite imagery review is pending, NTP officials added.
