Powerful thunderstorm causes widespread damage in Calgary

A thunderstorm caused widespread damage to north Calgary with large hail, heavy rain and powerful wind gusts. Mason DePatie reports.

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[christinecamley]

Wow. Sad about all the damage. Hope everyone is okay.

[scottjet]

like we didn't have the most expensive car and house insurance in Canada already...

[sedled]

Thanks for the alert, had like 5 mins to cover my car at least

[Maryb-jk]

Hope everyone in the path of the thunderstorm is safe ❤

[realsuhailahmad]

Oh wow! Stay safe friends... Calgary weather has always been so unpredictable.

[geraldinechislett]

I live in Tilley and it was wicked here

[johncros]

So why is the house in Calgary so expensive since this place is HAILSTORM CAPITAL OF CANADA?

[Chimmy.]

Never buy a brand new car if you live in Calgary. Hail is a normal occurrence in Calgary and so your car will just get damaged and devalued quickly because of it.

As for houses, make sure to get Stucco siding for more durability.

[kunchen]

allocate $2500 every year for the insurance deductible 0.0

[laurenabennett]

It's like that there and always has been because Calgary is so close to the Rockies.

[slwide]

Brick siding is the best. Vinyl can catch fire too.

[Kaisersozze]

The thing your real estate agent won't tell about buying a house in the NE.

[jasonbrophy]

Buddy has a corvette all smashed up but can’t afford a garage lmfao

[GTR]

Environment and climate change Canada?? What a dumb name.

[geology-rocks]

all this immigrant hidden in canada 😅 secret services are 😅

[alexjany]

Can’t help but think of the “I support Alberta Oil” t-shirts. Lmao!