Calgary communities were hit hard by summer storms

It started out as a smoky day in Calgary, but a number of communities saw some very stormy weather shortly after dinner on Saturday.

Heavy rain, accompanied by large, golf ball-sized hail, ripped through gardens and landed in yards, particularly in the western part of the city, in areas such as Riverbend and Bankview.

A home in the Calgary community of Riverbend was hit by hail Saturday night, causing damage to property and siding, according to the homeowners. (Photo courtesy of K&L Bratberg)

Thunderstorms struck in the southwest, causing water to accumulate in some areas, including McLeod Trawl near Chinook Center.

The chuckwagon races at the Stampede were swamped, turning the track into a giant mud puddle halfway through the night's heat.

No one was hurt, but the mud runners' times were noticeably slower, resulting in a surprising chance for Chance Wiegen, who competed in the final heat of the night, where his time was more than three seconds slower than in the previous heat. muddy road.