This week, Albertans are marking the one year anniversary of the costliest natural disaster in Canadian history. It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year much of the southern half of the province were devastated by the raging waters.
For some, the story of the of the flood unfolded on social media. It played a crucial role when it came to preparing, evacuating and rescuing.
This is a collection of the tweets (and one Instagram) that tell the story of the 2013 flood.
A rainfall warning has been issued for Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds, Sundre, Kananaskis, Canmore and Nordegg. #abstorm
— CBC Calgary (@CBCCalgary) June 18, 2013
Here’s a better comparison of the Cougar Creek flooding in Canmore. Same spot, 24hrs apart. #ABRoads #ABStorm pic.twitter.com/UofMyX9L7w — Jeff Adams (@jeffmadams) June 20, 2013
State of emergency in #yyc. Evacuation orders for Mission, Roxboro, Elbow Park, Stanley Park, Rideau, Discovery Ridge http://t.co/mSU3HMLKQz
— Fast Forward Weekly (@FFWDWeekly) June 20, 2013
High River #abstorm #abflood pic.twitter.com/1YE61gUpys — Tracy Aiello (@tracyohn) June 20, 2013
Vic Park, Erlton, Stampede, Cliff Bungalow, parts of Inglewood must be evacuated now. More info: http://t.co/FNAyEay3wR — Naheed Nenshi (@nenshi) June 21, 2013
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Waiting out latest rainstorm onPeace Bridge.#yycflood pic.twitter.com/jUakBt4zrq — David Gray (@Graydio1) June 21, 2013
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Poppy Plaza flood update. Huge change over four hours! #abflood pic.twitter.com/aQm30CLfWF — Mike Morrison (@mikesbloggity) June 21, 2013
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Peace bridge #yycflood pic.twitter.com/FDnjV9BQMe — Jeff Lewis (@JeffALewis) June 21, 2013
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Drop In center downtown is being evacuated #yycflood
— AMP Radio Calgary (@ampcalgary) June 21, 2013
Taking over the tweeting for @CalgaryPolice during #yycflood since we have reached the twitter limit on our main account. #yyc — Cst. Jeremy Shaw (@CstShaw) June 21, 2013
The Zoo, completely submerged RT @stevethegrunt: @ReapersPlace: RT @weathernetwork: @calgaryzoo #unreal #yycflood: pic.twitter.com/iQVhR0BSPZ < — Todd Gallant (@ToddGallant) June 21, 2013
BREAKING: Water is up to row 10 at Saddledome. Dressing rooms completely submerged. Jumbotron rm & all equipment destroyed. #yycflood #NHL — Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) June 21, 2013
The @calgarystampede grounds currently flooded – as is the Saddledome. [PICTURE] pic.twitter.com/5qwlFAMdIO — Global Calgary (@GlobalCalgary) June 21, 2013
We are happy to help in any way, we have trucks willing to feed people. Please let us know what we can do! @nenshi @CalgaryPolice #yycflood — Calgary Food Trucks (@yycfoodtrucks) June 21, 2013
The Bowness train bridge #yycflood pic.twitter.com/HrBKXnftsj — Jeremy Nolais (@Metro_Nolais) June 21, 2013
The TransCanada hwy east bound #canmore pic.twitter.com/yPB2t6j0lI — Jayme Doll (@DollJayme) June 21, 2013
This is High River, AB from the air. Thoughts are with all who calls this town home. Just astounding. #abflood pic.twitter.com/u7Z4Fh0ecq — Neala Barton (@NealaBarton) June 21, 2013
Very wet. #yycflood pic.twitter.com/RVVApZ4cIb — Jen Gerson (@jengerson) June 21, 2013
PHOTO: View from Crescent Heights #YYC #abflood pic.twitter.com/JB6B6dhy3G — Erin Lawrence (@tvchick13CTV) June 21, 2013
This is usually the Macleod Trail underpass downtown. Photo by our @TijanaMartin. #yyc pic.twitter.com/oM9IXBVs3f — Calgary Herald (@calgaryherald) June 21, 2013
Briefing with @Premier_Redford and @nenshi. http://t.co/cg3jixiTz4 #abflood #yycflood — Stephen Harper (@pmharper) June 21, 2013
Ice is $20 at Queensland Liquor store. Fuck those guys. pic.twitter.com/gXeOV48Kch – #yyc #yycflood — Crackmacs (@Crackmacs) June 21, 2013
RT @starbuckscanada: Make a difference. Visit participating Canada stores to donate to the Red Cross #abflood pic.twitter.com/ibMd4u5UyX — Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) June 21, 2013
I will be donating $1000 for every birdie I make this weekend and $2500 for every eagle to support the relief efforts in Alberta. #ABflood — Graham DeLaet (@GrahamDeLaet) June 21, 2013
Things like this are what keep us going during our 79th hour of work this week. Thank you! #yycflood #yyc pic.twitter.com/fk7mg9adg0 — Cst. Jeremy Shaw (@CstShaw) June 23, 2013
It’s going to be ok. “@Flashphrozen: @Crackmacs pic.twitter.com/puTzLCu7ty†— Scott Dippel (@CBCScott) June 24, 2013
When the emergency is over and we work together to rebuild, I have no doubt that this will be Calgary’s finest hour.
— Druh Farrell (@DruhFarrell) June 22, 2013
Thanks for sharing these flood photos. RT @MHNLefebvre: Medalta #mhflood #medhat pic.twitter.com/vYV1DuCLXs — Shanon Armstrong (@sharmstro) June 24, 2013
Calgary’s mayor wishes he could invoke Darwin’s law for people who go boating during a state of emergency http://t.co/VE54HGf850
— HuffPost Canada (@HuffPostCanada) June 24, 2013
#Stampede101 will be a testament to the desire of the community to come together in the face of adversity. pic.twitter.com/rdDpc0QvsV — Calgary Stampede (@calgarystampede) June 24, 2013
The sea of volunteers waiting to board buses at McMahon Stadium. #yycflood pic.twitter.com/fnWmFPZ1cT — Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) June 24, 2013
What did the lady say that made @Shawn_Wiebe smile in @SUNLyleAspinall‘s pic? Read the answer http://t.co/ALYRZwfyab pic.twitter.com/INKTFKiiov — Calgary Sun (@calgarysun) June 24, 2013
Wow, look at what the #yycflood did to the C-Train tracks: pic.twitter.com/FGRUK9w22A — The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) June 24, 2013
Important message: Calgary Emergency Women’s Shelter needs groceries and supplies. Much lost in flood. West Canadian vans are picking up.
— George Brookman (@CalgaryGeorge) June 25, 2013
In 24 hrs we have sold over 10,000 Hell or High Water t-shirts which will mean at least $100,000 for the @redcrosscanada Alberta Flood Fund. — Calgary Stampede (@calgarystampede) June 25, 2013
Whoa. "@taratheslone: @ChefRogalski: Harvey the Hound was rescued today from Saddledome he needs a bath. #yycflood pic.twitter.com/PjCq80vyDx"
— Jill Belland (@jillbelland) June 24, 2013
Hippo on the loose! Calgary Zoo releases images of “Lobi” exploring flooded building during crisis. #yycflood pic.twitter.com/KDnvGbQJDL — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) June 25, 2013
Holy sheet! RT @CstShaw: Wondering why the 25 Ave bridge into Mission is still closed? #yycflood #yyc pic.twitter.com/mo86fHoGZc — Laura Vezer (@LauraVezer) June 26, 2013
“You may not see Calgary at its prettiest, but you’re going to see Calgary at its best.” – Mayor @Nenshi. #Stampede101 #YYCFlood — Megan Robinson (@RobinsonMegan) June 26, 2013
Ground level photo of the train bridge shows the tracks twisted | #Bonnybrook pic.twitter.com/5F4DeTSGK6 — Global Calgary (@GlobalCalgary) June 27, 2013
We're running a feature from now til forever. Our take on a Dark & Stormy. 100% of sales to the Red Cross. #YYC pic.twitter.com/Il9RRwmwOX
— Taste Restaurant (@tastecalgary) June 28, 2013
@mandystobo and I rockin #scubanenshi #badportrait tees. You can still get them till tomorrow midnight!! #yycstrong pic.twitter.com/de8WAGKNUt
Let’s celebrate a week of rebuilding! #MissionPossible is tonight! #WeAreCalgary #yycisopen pic.twitter.com/zsPXoxWKaj — YYC is OPEN (@yycisopen) June 29, 2013
Yikes. RT @mar2960 Flood victims queued for pre-loaded debit cards at Connaught School 1121- 12 Ave SW pic.twitter.com/ngrqStclpN #yycflood — Tamara Elliott (@Tamara_Elliott) June 30, 2013
— Katy Bond (@MsKatyBond) June 30, 2013
13 days after it was declared due to flooding, and 1 day before Stampede begins, Calgary’s state of emergency is over http://t.co/XRqOHvDeXS
— CTV News (@CTVNews) July 4, 2013
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