Overview
- Calgary Fire Department rescued 13 people from seven stranded vehicles, and police reported no serious injuries.
- Westbound 16th Avenue NW was closed between Home Road and Sarcee Trail, with motorists urged to avoid the area.
- City data listed a broken pipe at 6920 29th Avenue NW affecting about 2,000 homes and 100 businesses, with low water pressure reported in some areas.
- Flooding was heaviest under the CP rail bridge near 69th Street NW, where eyewitness video showed gushing water and reported pavement damage.
- Officials said the cause is not yet confirmed but may be a water main break, and the location’s proximity to the 2024 Bearspaw feeder main failure drew concern.