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Extreme weather causes flash floods, hail and power outages in Calgary

Click to play video: 'Fast and furious! Summer storm causes flash flooding in Calgary'
Fast and furious! Summer storm causes flash flooding in Calgary
WATCH: From downed trees and roads to malfunctioning traffic signals, the summer storm that swept through northwest Calgary Thursday evening had emergency crews working to rescue stranded motorists and get the roads reopened. Elissa Carpenter reports – Jul 7, 2023

Calgary was hit with a large storm that caused flash flooding, power outages and large hail on Thursday evening.

Traffic at a standstill with water apparently on Stoney Trail N.W. near Nose Hill Drive in Calgary on July 6, 2023. Global News

Flash floods were reported across many major roads in Calgary. Some affected roads were Stoney Trail, John Laurie Boulevard, 16th Avenue, and Crowchild Trail.

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Calgary police confirm that there were no injuries but officers did assist in checking on a number of people who were stuck in their vehicles waiting for help.

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Power outages were confirmed by Enmax in the areas of  Highwood, West Hillhurst, Bowness, Canada Olympic Park, Greenwood/Greenbriar, and Highland Park during the storm Thursday evening. All power outages have since been restored.

Click to play video: 'Large hail storm descends on northwest Calgary and flash floods affect many major roadways'
Large hail storm descends on northwest Calgary and flash floods affect many major roadways

There were reports of large hail in the northwest. One viewer in the west of the city told Global News they saw dime-sized hail.

with files from Adam Toy

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