Tag: floods
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June 18, 2008 11:34 AM EDT --
Yesterday as I walked around the perimeter of the flooded area snapping pictures, it was obvious the waters were starting to drop.
My two markers for the waters both show the decline.
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July 28, 2007 06:24 PM EDT --
For those of you not familiar with the state of Arizona, every year from about 15 July until 15 September we experience what is lovingly called "Monsoon Season". It will rain at least daily . . . more
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June 11, 2008 11:56 PM EDT --
This evening a tornado went through the Little Sioux Boy Scout Ranch in western Iowa. About 100 scouts ages 13-18 were there for a leadership training camp. Also there were 25 leaders and staff. The tornado . . . more
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June 13, 2008 11:33 PM EDT --
With flood waters so close to me I am wondering if my home will be spared. I pray it does not rain more before the Iowa River reaches it's crest next Tuesday. It is going to be heartbreaking . . . more
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September 12, 2008 03:29 PM EDT --
It has been three months since Mother Nature began to pummel Iowa with tornadoes and flooding and most of the country seems to have forgotten or switched their focus to other things. The politicians still . . . more
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June 13, 2008 11:21 PM EDT --
Well today was interesting to say the least. There was a constant stream of sight seers past my place, turning around in our drive and parking in our lot where they shouldn't be, all to see . . . more
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June 15, 2008 08:39 PM EDT --
I took a walk again today and shot some photos. The water is higher but not as much as I expected it to be. The Iowa River crested at the reservoir last night and so by tomorrow should began . . . more
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June 17, 2008 11:20 AM EDT --
A week ago we were preparing for flooding and waiting it out. The Iowa River had not crested and was not expected to until today. We were somewhat lucky that the crest came early and at 31.5 feet instead . . . more
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May 31, 2007 06:31 PM EDT --
We are having a horrible rain and thunderstorm as I type. That isn't bad enough someone has called in a bomb threat to our three major tunnels here. Right at rush hour. So time will tell how bad the . . . more
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June 09, 2008 12:01 AM EDT --
Today we had wanted to try to see the Cranes since a seven hour evacuation forced us not to go yesterday. Well, they were closed today as well probably due to some earlier storms.
So, we decided to . . . more
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June 09, 2008 03:56 PM EDT --
We are hearing about the floods all over NATIONAL News. We have now learned that THIRTY counties are evacuated. If there's any more rain (there's rain forcasted for 3 days this week) more will . . . more
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July 26, 2006 06:26 AM EDT --
A year ago, on July 26, 2005, the Mumbai city received the highest one-day rains (over 900 mm) in a century. When, even rains over 200 mm disrupt the city's transport system, that day it was . . . more
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June 14, 2008 03:18 PM EDT --
Today there have been some unusual things happening on my street because of the flooding. There is a big flooring place down the hill from me and they used some innovative ways to remove inventory from . . . more
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June 14, 2008 03:31 PM EDT --
I took a walk to survey the flood waters this morning and wanted to show you the difference in 24 hours. The river has not reached it's crest and won't until Tuesday. At least 4-5 . . . more
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June 17, 2008 11:34 AM EDT --
Even in the midst of flooding I try to find the positive. It is and has been sunny for 3 days now and the water is begining to slowly recede.
Flood Water
Sunny skies, cool . . . more
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June 22, 2008 11:26 PM EDT --
My husband and I decided to take a drive this weekend to view the farm lands and see how bad the floods had affected the crops.
We ran through Wright, Webster, Hamilton and Humboldt counties in Iowa. . . . more
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March 17, 2008 09:48 PM EDT --
Now that I have your attention...
I walked down really quickly after dinner to get pictures of the flooding, but it had already abated from its high point (a little over eight inches above the bridge . . . more
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June 13, 2008 04:59 PM EDT --
If you have ever come back to a home with mud and mold everywhere, or even visualized this nightmare, you do not need to be told about the suffering the residents of Cedar Rapids. Rising water from . . . more
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July 21, 2008 06:58 PM EDT --
I 'm not talking a time machine here. The recent flooding along the Iowa River uncovered still more bedrock when raging waters breached the spillway at the Coralville Dam leaving a whole new area . . . more
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June 07, 2008 04:59 PM EDT --
It is another hot one today. The actual temp is up to 88 and the dewpoint 76 so they say it feels like 100. Duh! I don't need to know that. But I'm thankful that it is not raining . . . more
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