Flood On The Way

[Wayne SW/MO]

You can't overlook rain on a snowpack, also unpredictable, that multiplies the runoff. In the period I lived in OR virtually all of the floods were caused by heavy rain on a snowpack.

[Gilly]

We are not even in a flood plain, Al. That is what made us curious in the first place as to why they want our property. And I would agree that people that locate their home, cabin, trailer, etc. next to a river or stream need to factor into the life style that they will in fact see flooding sometime.

But I do think that a huge portion of what the Corp. does is guess work at best. Not scientific even. The river has broken out of the banks south of us. We all figured it would but if you look at the maps posted for water depth projections you have to wonder what the heck the corp was looking at....they show that area shallower than surrounding areas. On the bright side, and by no means am I negating anyone's misfortune, that breakout south of us actually helps more people than it hurts because a lot of water gets spread out over empty land rather than flooding homes.

[creek wader]

Well, the high water is getting closer. The Missouri river bridge at St. Joseph is still open. But it's the last place to cross the Mighty Mo. till you get to Omaha.

Also, both Nuclear plants in Nebr. are being threatened, now. The Ft. Calhoun plant was shut down for maintenance, already. The Cooper plant, near Neb. City, will be shutting down soon if not already.

Update on I-29 closings. For those that were interested in the closing of I-29 read the article below.

http://www.kmbc.com/news/28320960/detail.html

[Wayne SW/MO]

Isn't St Joes airport across a bridge?

[creek wader]

Isn't St Joes airport across a bridge?

Yes. Rosecrans Air National Guard Base is on the Kansas side of the river. Missouri claims a small parcel of land that was left on the "wrong" side of the river, either after channelization or the 1952 flood. I can't remember which. There are several parcels of land that has been in border dispute between NE, Iowa, KS, and MO. Due to channelization and the 1952 flood. I think Missouri has settled most of their disputes, now.

Anyway, Rosecrans was destroyed by floods and rebuilt twice, that I know of. In 1952 and 1993. They evacuated the base a few weeks ago. There's been talk that it may be closed for good if this flood does major damage. I hope not. It employees a lot of people in the area.

By the way,the river is now coming over the levee that protects the town of Sugar Lake, That is where my daughter lives or should I say lived. Their house hasn't flooded , yet. Just a matter of time.

[Wayne SW/MO]

Yes. Rosecrans Air National Guard Base is on the Kansas side of the river. Missouri claims a small parcel of land that was left on the "wrong" side of the river, either after channelization or the 1952 flood. I can't remember which. There are several parcels of land that has been in border dispute between NE, Iowa, KS, and MO. Due to channelization and the 1952 flood. I think Missouri has settled most of their disputes, now.

Anyway, Rosecrans was destroyed by floods and rebuilt twice, that I know of. In 1952 and 1993. They evacuated the base a few weeks ago. There's been talk that it may be closed for good if this flood does major damage. I hope not. It employees a lot of people in the area.

By the way,the river is now coming over the levee that protects the town of Sugar Lake, That is where my daughter lives or should I say lived. Their house hasn't flooded , yet. Just a matter of time.

I'm sure all those old oxbows are in trouble.

[Gilly]

I'm sure all those old oxbows are in trouble.

You are 100% correct, at least relevant to our area (north of Omaha). Those oxbows were the first to backflood and now have an additional 6'+ minimum over them. Once the river goes down there will be standing water for a long time.