Flood 2013

Each year we expect some flooding and for the Bow river to run high for a couple of weeks.  The last time we had any major flooding was in 2005, until yesterday and today. We've had nearly 100 mm of rain (the average for the entire month of June is around 50 mm) in one day.  Cities and towns west and south of us have been hit hard. Twenty-five Calgary communities have been evacuated from their homes, the downtown core was closed and all schools were also closed.  I've lived in Alberta pretty much all of my life and have never experienced this kind of natural disaster.  Thankfully we live above the rivers and our house is safe and dry.  Stay safe everyone.