Heads UP, Findlay ~ the Creek's rising!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Attention: Findlay, Ohio!

Grab you Boots and get ready to Float da Boat!!

The ole Blanchard River is going to rise well above Flood Stage tomorrow (Wednesday night)
through Thursday. Predicted "crest" is 15 Feet - which is about 13 feet above
the River's normal height.

At 15 feet - the following happens:

Flooding can be expected in many areas in the Findlay area. Several businesses will be impacted downtown... with many roads near the river closed. Water will also impact along County Road to State Route 568. The following streets are likely to be flooded... Main Cross Street from Western to Township Rd 180... Broad St... Streets along Eagle Creek from Central to Rockside and streets along Lye Creek from Wedgewood to Strong Avenue.

At 13.0 feet, the following happens: Floodwater impacts East Sandusky Street...Main Cross Street... Blanchard Road...Clinton Court... and many other streets near the Blanchard River. Backwater will affect residents living along Eagle and Lye Creeks.

See the Current Blanchard River Level (Stage) at Findlay, Ohio HERE >>>

http://newweb.erh.noaa.gov/ahps2/hyd...cle&gage=fdyo1

[cyber-sibes]

Oh my, I think poor Findlay has had enough flooding! Hopefully people won't lose their homes like last time. My friends just finished re-building from the last flood.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Oh my, I think poor Findlay has had enough flooding!

Agreed!

The Wednesday - Thursday "crest" is forecast to be 15 feet ...

That's 3.46 feet LOWER than the almost record-setting flood on August 22, 2007;
when the Blanchard River crest was 18.46 feet.

The Dog Park will turn into a lake just from the Monsoon Rains ...
I'm not sure if the River will get up high enough to flood the Park with dirty river water.

Hopefully Carrie's Kitchen Shop will stay DRY this time, as well as your River-side dwelling friends.

[pitc9]

The Grand River in Lake county is expected to crest twice over flood stage this afternoon at 14.5 feet. My basement is already taking on water.
I made sure not to leave the dogs in their crates in the basement today, the hubby will be going home to check on the water at lunch time.

Ugh... I'm having flash backs from the flood of July 2006 that we had.

I saw a reporter this morning that was reporting from downtown Finday and thought about Diana and the dog park.

[4 Dog Mother]

Some of the streets are closed now - and the officials are warning people not to go around the barricades because if they do get stuck - it is not like this summer when the water was warm - this water is COLD and wading through it would not be a good thing and calling the fire department to come get you is not a smart thing because they will have a police officer with them. They are also warning people not to wait to the last minute to leave their houses because this summer the fire fighters were able to wade and pull the boats to houses and now they will have to row them which means it is going to take longer to rescue everyone.

I am not sure why some people think they have to push the rules - often it is the young men in big trucks who think they can make it through. Some people just are not too smart!

Where I live is way above the level of the river - however the ground is so saturated and there is a plugged storm drain so the water is backed way up in the back yards - fortunately Carl added some dirt to our back so it is not quite as bad as the neighbors - the dogs are getting slightly muddy going out and coming in. Lucky us!

[cyber-sibes]

T My basement is already taking on water.

Oh no! Angie, we'll keep paws crossed for you too. How's Buddy taking all this?

[pitc9]

Oh no! Angie, we'll keep paws crossed for you too. How's Buddy taking all this?

We've had thunder the past two nights.. so neither of us have gotten much sleep. I do all I can to calm him, but nothing ever works.
(all the while Sierra and my hubby are SOUND asleep! )

I've been giving him 10mg of Valium everyday during all this and don't really see that it's doing anything for him. (maybe I should be taking it instead! )

Thanks Pat!

[shais_mom]

I just talked with a guy who lost everything in August.
Got everything back.
And lost everything AGAIN this week.
so sad.

[Medusa]

Even my son who has been to his own hell and back called to ask about what's happening in Findlay. Prayers have been going up for everyone, praying that they'll be safe and that the loss won't be too great. I'm so sorry for those who are suffering losses and hope that they can soon be back on their feet.

[anna_66]

It's just heartbreaking to see this happening again
Diana I'm glad your all alright.

[cassiesmom]

Eastern Ohio, how are you?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Sunday (2/10/2008) Uppie-Date >>>

FINALLY heard from Carrie & Gabbie at the Kitchen Shop this afternoon ~

Carrie had been in Michigan in a cell phone DEAD Spot whilst Daddy was receiving
an award from one of their suppliers.

The GOOD NEWS >>>
The Kitchen Shop on Findlay's Main Street stayed HIGH & DRY this time!
Carrie said the water came close - half way across the street ... but stopped short
of causing any damage to the Kitchen Shop.

She sez "Howdie!" to all the PTers and thanks us for the Good Thoughts.