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Scenes from a flooded Iowa town
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I live in Ames, IA and we've been seeing lots of rain and there are a couple rivers running through my town. These are pics from my flooded street and neighboring apartments. My apartment didn't get any water inside it (it's up a little bit on a hill), but my garage and storage unit area was flooded. We are currently without power and they aren't sure if it is fully crested yet or not. We're also expecting more rain tonight, so I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't rise another 4-5' or I'll be in trouble.
The people that had to be boated out were landing right outside my door, so I also ended up being an unofficial taxi service of sorts to those that needed to get places. Some people had to wait it out because many areas of the town are still inaccessible to get through.
1. Here's an overview. My building is the one on the far right. My apartment is on the lower level - but still safe for now.
2. My neighbor's camper.
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The people that had to be boated out were landing right outside my door, so I also ended up being an unofficial taxi service of sorts to those that needed to get places. Some people had to wait it out because many areas of the town are still inaccessible to get through.
1. Here's an overview. My building is the one on the far right. My apartment is on the lower level - but still safe for now.
2. My neighbor's camper.
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Hope you get a break in the weather soon.
http://www.kcci.com/slideshow/weather/24597464/detail.html