Flooding in the Central Plains

[Jo Ann Snover]

So awful for so many people! As you say, hard to see. And as far as daft decisions go, do you remember that some of the flooded areas in Houston were houses built in what was intended to be left alone as a reservoir for when there were heavy rains? No one told the people who bought homes there... Humans are so smart and so idiotic all at the same time :)

Rivers, lakes & the ocean are soothing and peaceful - until they're suddenly life threatening and scary. Thanks for posting some pictures

I'm glad you made it home in one piece - hope you can stay put for the weekend and relax a little (and I know that's hard when it's raining and the water's already high)

[Candice]

We're getting pounded again tonight.  It's suppose to be up to 6" in some areas.  We're on the high and dry but some of our surrounding areas are not. 

[Hannie]

I hope you'll stay dry Candy!

[Candice]

Thanks, Hannie.  What a rough night but we're all right.  The only thing that really concerns us with spring in Oklahoma are tornados.  The wind was strong, but there is no damage to the trees on our land.  Others in the surrounding areas were not as lucky.  An El Reno trailer park, was hit severely. 2 people lost there.  This morning (Sunday) is cool and crisp.

Margie's creek bed is something else!!  I hope she stays safe!!

[Mhayes]

Candy, I had to laugh when you posted: "Margie's creek bed is something else!" That is the Walnut River in my backyard and yes, it looks like a creek compared to the Mississippi River, but a river none the less. I wish it were a creek as the two towns, Augusta and Winfield, downstream (but not streams-ha!) would not been flooded because the El Dorado Lake had to let out more water. While being on the high side I do get a little nervous that too much could cause even the high side to flood.

https://www.kwch.com/content/news/El-Dorado-Lake-to-release-near-record-amount-of-water-Thursday-afternoon-510021311.html

[Jo Ann Snover]

From that latest link, this quote drove home just how much water they're dealing with: "In 24 hours, 1.357 billion gallons will have been released from El Dorado Lake, more water than El Dorado and all its treated water customers use in an entire year"

Having once lived on a river which one year went over its banks and was creeping up towards our place (it stopped raining just in time, thankfully, so we weren't flooded) I understand something of the stress of the wait, hoping the rain stops and the water recedes. Hoping you stay dry...

[Hannie]

Sure hope it'll stop raining soon over there.  (bring it over here, the country still has not recovered from the terrible drought last summer)

[Candice]

Right now, river or creek, it's pretty much a lake!  We drove around today and lots of older roads are on the verge of being washed out.  This is en extra ordinary rain filled spring.  Good thing it will go away soon enough and the heat will take its place........ UGH!!

[Shadow]

Gosh, Mother Nature has been on tear. So heartbreaking. Wish we could direct some of the rain to you Hannie. Hope all of you are able to stay safe and dry.