Calgary flooding snarls traffic and shuts down some C-Train service

Calgarians had a rough commute on Tuesday afternoon, with flooding reported in the city thanks to heavy rain and hail.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the city, but was lifted late in the afternoon.

Social media was full of submerged cars, some of which were waiting for their unsuspecting owners at the Southland and Heritage C-Train stations.

Flooding was reported in the area around the station on Macleod Trail and Willow Park Drive, and C-Train service is disrupted between Chinook and Anderson stations.

Heavy hail was witnessed in some areas of the city.

Heavy hail in Calgary (Blake Bastedo)

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This footage shows the heavy hail that came with Tuesday afternoon's thunderstorm. Credit: Blake Bastedo

This Instagram user captured a river of water flowing down Calgary streets around 4 p.m.

Firefighters plowed through heavy traffic on a flooded Bonaventure Drive.

Firefighters drive through flooded streets as thunderstorm hits Calgary (Ian Chiclo)

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A firetruck plows through heavy traffic and flash flooding on Bonaventure Drive Tuesday afternoon in Calgary. Credit: Ian Chiclo

Shawna Symington spotted one of Calgary's firefighters rescuing stranded motorists on Bow Bottom Trail around 4 p.m.

There were also reports that 14th Street was closed at 90th Avenue around 4:30 p.m.

Even some people indoors were not protected from the storm. Heavy rainfall penetrated some office ceilings in Calgary, forcing staff to improvise.

Storm causes ceiling downpour at AHS by Southland and MacLeod (Chris Lem)

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A severe thunderstorm hit Calgary Tuesday afternoon with hail and flooding. Staff at this office had to improvise. Credit: Chris Lem