Alberta 2013 Flood - Page 3

You Need A Thneed · #41 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

Well I guess my dad will be hanging out in Panorama for a few more days than he planned on...

Unless he wants to drive through Jasper.

Denscity · #42 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:09 PM**

All of this wet weather actually came through here first and got worst in the East Kootenays and obviously even worse once it crossed the border into Alberta. We had our big flooding last year so I guess it your guys' turn.

freeweed · #43 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by mersar

Yep. Transalta is letting as much water through as they can safely do at all the reservoirs and lakes.

My worry is more about Glenmore Dam. I recall in 2005 there were concerns with its structure especially when the water breached the top of it. And if they figure water levels are going to be higher then I'd be worried.

In 2005 it got topped - so they had to open it full-bore in a hell of a hurry. I think that's partially why they've already issued a mandatory evacuation for all of the communities downstream.

Hearing of more and more random road/area closures. Friend in Discovery Ridge is saying they're basically shutting down access to the community right now. No evacuation if you're on high ground, but no one else allowed in.

I think it's safe to say that staying home tonight is a good idea for everybody. Who the hell knows what will be open and what won't, by tonight. The heavy flows haven't even started yet.

Jimby · #44 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:16 PM**

The Zoo is closed and the animals are being evacuated onto an ark.

mersar · #45 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:22 PM**

Oldman River Dam, open at full. Source

Calgarian · #46 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:22 PM**

I wonder if my parkade in the Beltline will flood...

kw5150 · #47 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:38 PM**

High River flooded.

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Originally Posted by headhorse

High River, AB

from First Lady @ forum.calgarypuck.com

Surrealplaces · #48 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:39 PM**

Anyone hear about Deerfoot and Glenmore about to close shortly?

SquattingBear · #49 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:42 PM**

Saw that on the City of Calgary twitter feed.

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Originally Posted by Surrealplaces

Anyone hear about Deerfoot and Glenmore about to close shortly?

Surrealplaces · #50 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by SquattingBear

Saw that on the City of Calgary twitter feed.

That's going to cause chaos. I don't have to down that way, but if I did, I'd be leaving work now.

O-tacular · #51 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jimby

The Zoo is closed and the animals are being evacuated onto an ark.

Best post of the thread!!!

SquattingBear · #52 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:47 PM**

Yeah me and a bunch of my friends work in south deerfoot industrial.
Luckily I don't normally go that way but many of my friends do.

Even then all the other roads are going to be jammed because of this.

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Originally Posted by Surrealplaces

That's going to cause chaos. I don't have to down that way, but if I did, I'd be leaving work now.

feepa · #53 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:50 PM**

freeweed · #54 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jimby

The Zoo is closed and the animals are being evacuated onto an ark.

The first part is actually serious. They've evacuated the zoo. Not sure of the plans for the animals.

Banff has evacuated some of the big campgrounds, that are closer to rivers. People are being moved into Tunnel Mountain. Luckily this didn't happen on a busy weekend.

SpongeG · #55 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:54 PM**

some pics here: http://www.syedphotography.ca/2013/j...r-ab-flooding/

SpongeG · #56 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:57 PM**

canmore from twitter

Out_nAbout Donna Scott 3h
#canmore #flood update more homes in peril!! pic.twitter.com/tnjs6ncwc4

Calgarian · #57 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:57 PM**

They are closing Deerfoot? wow, this is crazy!

You Need A Thneed · #58 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:58 PM**

Hwy 66, over the elbow river:

SpongeG · #59 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 10:02 PM**

weather network tweet:

The Weather Network ‏@weathernetwork 2h
#CALGARY: If you were previously affected by flooding pls leave work & prepare your home for evacuation http://ow.ly/meAaz #yycflood
Retweeted 51 times

SquattingBear · #60 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 10:04 PM**

It doesn't sound like they are closing deerfoot.
It sounds like they are just closing the ramps from westbound glenmore to both north and southbound deerfoot.

City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary):
Due to flooding a closure of the two eastbound lanes on Memorial Dr between 5A St and Centre St NW is planned. #yycflood

City of Calgary ‏@cityofcalgary
Please be aware of the following closures: Ramp from westbound Glenmore to both north and southbound Deerfoot to be closed by rush hour.

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

They are closing Deerfoot? wow, this is crazy!