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Well, the damage has been done and the clean-up has begun. And it is going to be a long time until people's lives return to a semblance of normal. You can see examples of how much was destroyed and the magnitude of the destruction from even a "small" flood. Our hearts go out to the hundreds of refugees downstream from us. And we visit with the leaders of a fund raising effort, the 2008 Iowa Disaster Fund, to learn how individuals throughout the world can send help that will go to individuals suffering from not only 500 year flooding but lethal tornadoes destroying entire towns in 2008.
If you'd rather not watch the video but you'd like to make a contribution to the 2008 Iowa Disaster Fund, please visit www.EmbraceIowa.com to conveniently donate.Well, the damage has been done and the clean-up has begun. And it is going to be a... more
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Ah the joys of living in Small Town America.
Not the cool, totally-under-water parts of Small Town America, mind you. Just the nearby-to-totally-under-water parts where everything is still soaked and mildewy, but nobody gets to camp out in sports stadiums.
I would *totally* camp out at Miller Park if it came to that. I'm just sayin'...
Whatever that just was aside, my heart absolutely goes out to the people who lost their homes and their livelihoods to the flooding in Central Wisconsin. None of us saw this coming, there's nothing you could've done to stop it, and I'm so sorry that now you're stuck dealing with all this. We've got your backs, CenWi.
Love,
SoWiAh the joys of living in Small Town America.
Not the cool, totally-under-water... more
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Let me show you how the Racoon River looked before it crested and now, 12 days later. Take a look for an idea of how much water surged through Des Moines IA and on towards the mighty Mississippi River. And it isn't just the volume of water, listen to how fast it is moving.Let me show you how the Racoon River looked before it crested and now, 12 days later.... more
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Water spilled over two levees on the Mississippi River on Wednesday, surging into west-central Illinois, covering fertile farmland and pushing residents from their homes, officials said.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Mississippi Valley said water flowed over the top of one levee, but local officials had a different account, reporting that the levee -- near Meyer, Illinois -- breached in two places about 6:20 a.m., pouring water into Hancock and Adams counties.
"It's kind of a sad day," said Sheriff John Jefferson of Hancock County. "People put in a lot of manpower [to build up the levees] and all was lost."
The floodwaters will cover thousands of acres of farmland from Warsaw to Quincy -- about a 25-mile stretch of the river.
Water spilled over two levees on the Mississippi River on Wednesday, surging into... more
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Tony Clark does a bit of reporting on the flood conditions in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, June 13th. And although the date is ominous, the flood waters seem to be receding without any levee breaks. And the people of Des Moines respond with relief.
The pretty pictures of flooding counterpoint the damage the water is causing. And the relief from reaching the crest bubbles over the danger that remains. Unfortunately, the flood waters did breach a levee and although a valiant effort to hold back the flooding was mounted. Mother Nature prevailed and flooded again the area hit worst by the old record flood of '93. But when Friday the 13th ended, the 3:15am breach was still to come.
The mandatory evacuation issued at 3:30am only had to wake a "handful, 5 to 10 individuals" who hadn't left in the volunteer evacuation. And the property damages from the levee breach didn't include the loss of any homes. While I think the residents of "Zone 1" might disagree, Des Moines set a record high water mark and got by unscathed. Unlike so much of the rest of Iowa.Tony Clark does a bit of reporting on the flood conditions in Des Moines, Iowa on... more
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Ramarti Ottolina, my college friend from Iowa City, is back there now and has compiled pics and videos of what Iowa City looks like in the wake of the 2008 Midwest Flood. June 14, 2008Ramarti Ottolina, my college friend from Iowa City, is back there now and has compiled... more
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Some video and an interview of what may very well be the worst flooding that ever occurred in village of Potosi. Cars were floating down the road in front of the brewery. The water was up on the front door approximately 3 feet.Some video and an interview of what may very well be the worst flooding that ever... more
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Flooding in the Tri-States (Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois)
Thursday June 12, 2008
A look at flooding in four cities: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Gays Mills, Wis., Potosi, Wis. and East Dubuque, Ill.Flooding in the Tri-States (Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois)
Thursday June 12, 2008
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The Midwest sustained harsh floods and tornadoes forcing many people from their homes. The torrential rainfall has led to several power outages, erosion and the overflowing rivers, levees and dams. Emergency teams have been mobilized on a state and federal level in an attempt to quell further damage.The Midwest sustained harsh floods and tornadoes forcing many people from their homes.... more
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Thousands of people across the Midwest are staying in shelters or with relatives as floodwaters ravage neighborhoods from Arkansas through Ohio.
Along the Meramec River in eastern Missouri, many residents of Valley Park could only cross their fingers that the town's $49 million earthen levee, built in 2005 to withstand a 100-year flood, would pass its first big test. The surging Meramec was expected to crest at a record 40 feet on Saturday — 24 feet above flood stage.
In northern Illinois, snow canceled about 400 flights and delayed numerous others at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Across town, at Midway Airport, about 15 flights have been canceled. Delays for some flights range from 15 to 90 minutes.
Northern Ohio residents prepared for an expected 3 to 6 inches of snow, while flood victims in the southern parts of the state began the arduous task of cleaning up after some of the heaviest rain in years.Thousands of people across the Midwest are staying in shelters or with relatives as... more
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Severe storms are devastating several states forcing many people to leave their homes. The prolonged rains are particularly a problem for small children and seniors. Reports of injuries and fatalities confirm that this is one of the worst floods in recent history. Mudslides and over saturation have ravaged houses and roads making evacuation and rescue attempts dangerous and difficult.Severe storms are devastating several states forcing many people to leave their homes.... more
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