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We are having quite a time here in Wisconsin. The rain and storms just won't quit! After the weekend, I think it is supposed to let up and the sun will come out for awhile, but we have to get through the weekend first.
The city I live in is on the Rock River, which is bracing for what they call a hundred year flood this weekend. That means they haven't had flooding like this in a century. It doesn't impact us personally as far as our own home is concerned, because we are well above the flood plain -- we aren't even having any trouble in our basement. But there are numerous bridges that link one side of town to the other and they could be impacted -- my DS drives across the river daily to get to his job at McDonalds and the public library is located right on the river and is likely in some danger at this point.
The county where my dad and brother live was one of Wisconsin's hardest hit areas yesterday. Their city is surrounded by a ring of small towns that are now under water and have damage from possible tornadoes, and many of the roads are blocked due to flooding. It was even worse further to the north, where entire towns have been evacuated, many fields of new crops are destroyed, and the Interstate is closed due to flooding and damage. My dad is fine, thankfully, and they don't have any extra water in the basement that I know of -- the city is on higher ground than the surrounding villages.
http://www.madison.com/tct/news//291309
A typical conversation around Wisconsin has one person commenting on how much it has rained recently, and the other person agreeing, but then invariably commenting, "But we sure do need it!"
I think it's safe to say there won't be too many folks around here thinking we need more rain at this point! ;-)
The city I live in is on the Rock River, which is bracing for what they call a hundred year flood this weekend. That means they haven't had flooding like this in a century. It doesn't impact us personally as far as our own home is concerned, because we are well above the flood plain -- we aren't even having any trouble in our basement. But there are numerous bridges that link one side of town to the other and they could be impacted -- my DS drives across the river daily to get to his job at McDonalds and the public library is located right on the river and is likely in some danger at this point.
The county where my dad and brother live was one of Wisconsin's hardest hit areas yesterday. Their city is surrounded by a ring of small towns that are now under water and have damage from possible tornadoes, and many of the roads are blocked due to flooding. It was even worse further to the north, where entire towns have been evacuated, many fields of new crops are destroyed, and the Interstate is closed due to flooding and damage. My dad is fine, thankfully, and they don't have any extra water in the basement that I know of -- the city is on higher ground than the surrounding villages.
http://www.madison.com/tct/news//291309
A typical conversation around Wisconsin has one person commenting on how much it has rained recently, and the other person agreeing, but then invariably commenting, "But we sure do need it!"
I think it's safe to say there won't be too many folks around here thinking we need more rain at this point! ;-)
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Date: 2008-06-13 02:01 pm (UTC)From:no subject
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Date: 2008-06-13 05:13 pm (UTC)From:I hope that everyone in the midwest will see an end to the rains soon.
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Date: 2008-06-13 07:17 pm (UTC)From:I cried over those Boy Scouts today after hearing about each one of those lost and their families.
It is all very heart breaking indeed.
This year will go down in History as one of great pain and loss. The ripples (no pun there) will have effects for decades to come.
Please continue to leave notes here okay.
I cant say enough about that book you gave me...WOW!
Thanks so much Margie, so much.
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Date: 2008-06-13 07:34 pm (UTC)From:*hugs*
I've been concerned for you and other friends up that-a-way. I'm so thankful that you're okay, and I'll keep praying for your family and your area.
*more hugs and many blessings*
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