Rice Creek Flood 2k11

It was a harrowing few hours as we watched the creek steadily rise (sarcasm). It didn't come close to our house but it did rise to the highest level we've seen it the (almost) 3 years we've been here.

The water level is usually well below its banks and within the tree line. I suppose 5+ inches of rain overnight coupled with a train wreck downstream (due to a bridge abutment washout) both contributed to the high water levels. The water has now happily gone back to its normal level.

And this is a house we seriously considered buying and confirmed it wasn't a good idea after seeing sandbags this spring.