Tree limb lands on fence at residential property on 34th Street in downtown Vernon (Vernon Matters photo)

By Pete McIntyre

Update

Wind storm takes its toll in Vernon, tree falls into house

Jun 26, 2024 | 3:00 PM

Strong winds caused damage in several areas of Vernon on Wednesday.

The wind gusts that were part of a thunderstorm snapped a number of tree limbs and toppled at least two trees.

One downed tree was in the parking lot at Beach Radio-Vernon Matters on 32nd Avenue.

A coniferous tree blew down just a few minutes after a employee moved his vehicle from the spot as a precaution.

Tree topped by wind in Beach Radio parking lot (Vernon Matters photo)

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A tree also fell into a house in the East Hill neighbourhood at around 2:25 p.m.

“The two foot diameter fir tree crushed the carport and took down a power line. The windstorm caused the issue. No injuries were reported,” Carolyn Baldridge, Vernon’s Manager of Communications and Grants told Vernon Matters.

Meantime, in the downtown area, a tree limb fell on a residential fence on 34th Street, causing damage, and a car’s window was hit by a large limb while parked near Beairsto School.

A car’s front window was damaged after it was hit by a tree limb near Beairsto School. (Vernon Matters photo)

The City of Vernon said Vernon Fire Rescue Service was responding to multiple storm/wind related calls.

A large power outage, impacting over 3,600 businesses and residents, took place just before 2 p.m. with the cause under investigation. Power was restored just before 4 p.m.

BC Hydro crews were scrambling to keep up with the incidents

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch Wednesday morning, warning of strong winds and heavy rain.