Stranded by Storm at Seibert Lake | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

A family of six faced a terrifying 15-hour ordeal after a sudden, violent thunderstorm stranded them at Seibert Lake. Heavy hail, zero visibility, and downed trees blocked their escape, forcing them to wait out the storm in a clearing—only to be trapped overnight by more falling trees. With no cell service initially, they eventually contacted a nearby friend who rallied help, but rescue efforts were delayed as emergency alerts went unissued. Though initial reports point to straight-line winds—not a tornado—as the cause, blame over road maintenance split between municipality and Alberta Parks…