Flood Pics
Everything is shut down today, we’re boiling water, and waiting to see the final verdict on the damage. Lots of folks are at evacuation centers. We are very fortunate to have a house on high ground and a supply of water. My husband suspected on Tuesday that we might be getting flooding, and he suggested I get some supplies. We’re very fortunate to have him, too!
We took a little drive on such roads as are open this morning, trying to get a sense of the damage. This is the airport where my husband worked in 2006, the year of the last “100-year flood.” He had a foot of water swirling through his business. It took months to recover, and the economy was then in good shape. It’s expected to be worse this time because of higher water levels, and of course the economy is in terrible shape.
Here’s a close-up of a hangar.
Then we visited the river. I’ve had a shot of this view in my header before. Here’s how it looks today.
It’s hard to comprehend a phrase like “cleansing flood” when you see it.
No one will be going anywhere on the adjacent highway any time soon.
Then we drove a little farther…
…to the park so loaded with monarch caterpillars.
It made me very sad. Yet I also felt vindicated for getting a little carried away with our monarch study. Currently we have 9 chrysalises, 3 hanging “J’s,” and two caterpillars in an aquarium on the counter. That much defenseless beauty, at least, has been rescued from the mud.
When we returned home, we discovered that the fifteenth chrysalis, Houdini’s, had opened.
Butterflies are such symbols of hope — it’s a cliche, I suppose. But today it’s a welcome one.
7 Comments
Amy @ Hope Is the Word
Oh, what devastation. As a citizen of a state so recently devastated by Mother Nature, I can sympathize. And the hope–so welcome. :-)
Janet
My pictures don’t capture much. There’s a community just west of us — where we go to church — where the downtown area is all underwater. It’s hard to comprehend.
Right now I’m just waiting to learn how to help.
Barbara H.
Wow. It sounds lame to say I hope it clears up soon, but I do. I’m glad your home and family are safe and that your husband had foresight to be ready. And so glad for those monarchs you saved.
GretchenJoanna
This would be dispiriting…and the waiting you are doing — well, it’s hard work, not being able to get to work, when you know there will be so much to do.
JW
I of course know what it is like to experience flooding in that area. I am praying for you and all those around you.
DebD
wow, looks devastating. So glad you are safe… I hope other recover quickly.
Ruth
So sorry to hear about this.