Flood Worries

[charles parenteau]

Jesus Steve I mean Oh my my!!!This is not a joke ....Hope the Ranch will be safe!!

[Hornets23]

Goodness I hope that wasnt the same rain we got in Illinois today. It was never ending and definitely not what you need!

[guidofatherof5]

Goodness I hope that wasnt the same rain we got in Illinois today. It was never ending and definitely not what you need!

I think it was the same storm system.
My street has returned to normal but the water table is up more now due to the heavy rain.
I remember when the tornado came through our neighborhood. Within moments it was over and we could start the recovery process.
This high water is going to be with us for 2-3 months. The threat of a levee failure is a second by second threat. It's the waiting that is the hardest.
I don't want to be away from the house at all in the event we have to evacuate.
A flooded basement would kill all my snakes.

[Hornets23]

Definitely..it would be a lot of pressure to deal with it for such an extended time..

[Sonya610]

This high water is going to be with us for 2-3 months. The threat of a levee failure is a second by second threat. It's the waiting that is the hardest.
I don't want to be away from the house at all in the event we have to evacuate.
A flooded basement would kill all my snakes.

So you have a place lined up to go if needed? Caring for 300 snakes without tanks/setups for months is just well....errrrmmm. They are tough and resilient though.

Plan as best you can and remember we all live by grace. We can only do so much.

[guidofatherof5]

I'm fortunate to know I won't be given anything I can't handle.

[snakehill]

300 snakes!!!!!!

[Sonya610]

I'm fortunate to know I won't be given anything I can't handle.

Okay not that it is needed...but...if shelter for 300 plus snakes and a couple of dogs and snapping turtles and birds such is required for a few months...

Hit the google/craigs list for depressed small towns with cheap rural rental properties. If it has a roof and power and is above the floodline it is good!

If the landlord asks say it is you and you and your kid. Eviction takes a few months; credit rating be darned. Sheesh Steve this is worrisome.

[snakehill]

Damn! I shouldn't complain about New England weather!

[ConcinusMan]

The problem in this midwest situation is, hot weather is just as likely to worsen the flood situation as pouring rain would.