A tornado spotted near Pelly, Sask., on June 28, 2026. Environment Canada says it is still working to gather information on the storm. (Image Credit: Bill’s Interesting Things/Facebook)

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VIDEO: Intense storms brought at least one tornado and large hail to eastern Sask. on Sunday

Jun 29, 2026 | 9:53 AM

Severe thunderstorms brought at least one confirmed tornado and hail as large as golf balls to eastern parts of Saskatchewan on Sunday.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the confirmed tornado was observed near Pelly, northeast of Yorkton, shortly after 6 p.m. The weather service said it received multiple reports of the tornado, through its storm reports and over social media.

“ECCC is collaborating with the Northern Tornadoes Project as they investigate further,” the weather service said in a statement.

“Once a preliminary assessment has been completed, we will provide more information.”

Video shared to social media showed fallen trees in Pelly, one of which blocked a local road, along with damaged roofs and scattered debris.

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Another tornado was reported near Stornoway, south of Pelly, at around 2:17 p.m. on Sunday, but Environment Canada said there is “insufficient evidence to confirm a tornado occurred.” Once again, the weather service said it is working with the researchers at the Northern Tornadoes Project on an assessment.

Meanwhile, the storms also brought large hail to several parts of the province on Sunday.

Environment Canada said hail 24 millimetres across – roughly the size of quarters – was reported in areas near Burgis Beach, on the eastern shore of Good Spirit Lake, at around 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Hail 45 mm across – about the size of golf balls – was reported near North Portal, located along the U.S. border, at 5 p.m.

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VIDEO: Intense storms brought at least one tornado and large hail to eastern Sask. on Sunday

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