Major flooding in progress in Calgary, Alberta

Calgary Saddledome

Major flooding has hit the city of Calgary, Alberta in Canada.

In the metro area of 1.2 million, about 75,000 have been forced to evacuate.

Much of downtown has been evacuated.

Several days of heavy rain have brought the rivers well over flood stage.

The Calgary Saddledome.... where the NHL Calgary Flame play and parts of the world famous Calgary Stampede Rodeo also take place, severe flooding is in progress.

At mid-afternoon, water was up to the 14th row of the arena.  All ground level offices and dressing rooms are completely submerged.
The room with the Jumbotron electronics is destroyed.

These concerts scheduled in the Saddledome in 3 weeks....
Carly Rae Jepsen
Tim McGraw
Dixie Chicks
Kiss

The Calgary Stampede Rodeo starts in 2 weeks.

The water is threatening the lower level of luxury boxes in the Saddledome.