Sunk
I’ve been keeping my digital camera handy for my drive to and from work, so I have a case for our next vehicle to include paddles and a life jacket, at the very least.
Seriously, though, things are getting worse, I’m sorry to say, and my grandmother has been informed that she may have to evacuate from her home, too. I’m hoping the water doesn’t creep that close to her, but the face of our surrounding communities have definitely changed over the last week.
In insurance news, we finally have made contact with our claims people and have been authorized to replace our washing machine, garage door opener, network card, TV and baby monitors, as well as a few other of the small items. We are also authorized to have all of our wiring inspected, so we’ll know of any other damage, soon, I hope.
Not much to say, except more storms are on the way again, today. We just had a brief storm go through, and I’m concerned at how my commute roads may have worsened. The road I drove to get home last night, and used again this morning, is now partially covered, too.
Here are some pictures from last night and this morning:
This road is actually under construction right now, but as you can see – they probably won’t be getting a lot of work done on it at the moment.
This is the road I drove to get home last night – water is creeping closer.
This is the same spot on that road this morning. One lane is now covered (and with more rain happening right now and expected later…).
This front-yard ditch has turned into a pond.
This field is now a lake.
This barn is about to be a houseboat.
And why would someone plant trees in a lake?
This is was actually a popular park for necking, fishing in the dark, launching boats, underage partying, picnicking, and much more. The water from the river is most of the way up the driveway right now.
The picnic shelter of that park is now standing on an island.
And one last view of the island that is the picnic shelter.
I know other communities are facing further devastation and loss, and my sympathies are with them.
That’s a LOT of water! … And I sure hope your grandma’s house doesn’t get flooded!
Oh my God, I hope it gets better for you soon. The Midwest flooding reminds Tom of 1993 and it’s horrible. Keep safe, hon! And I’m glad your insurance company came through for you!
Keep safe and count your blessings…
Wow. I hopoe you are fairing OK from this latest round. Been thinking about you as I watch the weather report. Batten down the hatches!
Is the old DQ (in the town where you used to live) under water? I was just thinking about that town today and how it always seemed to get flooded.
We’re high and (sorta) dry here, although I’m expecting a large mosquito population this summer.
I’m glad your insurance people were helpful.
That is mad! Are you guys prone to flooding?
I hope your Grandma is OK.
I think I’ll pass on helping out with the book shelves
… If ever I was going to fly over to help, it would have been to recover your photos (note to self: must not act like a stalker)… Did you ever rescue them?
you should build an ark like NOAH cause all i can see i WATER! lol im just joking
thank you
Thank goodness for insurance companies. Oshkosh flooded yesterday, and my sister had to rescue my sister-in-law from where she was stranded on campus. Boats in the street and everything. It’s all drained out now, but man. Exciting times. She’s very glad she lives on the lake, and they don’t have a basement.
We have plans to attend a baseball game in the city east of you. Any advice road-wise?
Stacey
Stacey – I emailed you the list of closings, as I know of them… The DOT Web site should be pretty up-to-date, though…
Forgot to mention, since Mr. Geek asked – No. We are not prone to flooding. We see a little in the spring, usually – the small type that lasts a day or so, but nothing like this