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The Mighty River

While we're all praying for our neighbors to the north, in Moorhead, Minn. and Fargo, N. Dakota today, I thought I'd share some photos I took yesterday of the Mighty Mississippi right here in St. Cloud. We live just a 1/2 mile from the river, on very high banks so we don't worry about flooding at all, but it's amazing to go down and see the river so swollen and rushing right now. These are taken across the river from St. Cloud State University, and you can see there's a dam here where it's fascinating to watch all that water pouring over. Even many yards away I could feel the cold mist on my face. It's heartening to see all the people working hard in Fargo/Moorhead trying to keep those rivers at bay. Three rivers converge at that spot, and they've got their work cut out for them. As the river crests today at levels never before seen, keep the folks up there in your thoughts and prayers please! (click on the words above for the story)
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Tara said…
We're watching in Texas - hang in there, you guys! You could always send some water this way if you have too much. ;-)
9:43 AM
Anonymous said…
That's some powerful stuff. Why did our previous generations ever think it was smart to build *that* close to such a powerful force?

(PS Your link doesn't show it's linked. I had to hover over every line in order to find it. lol)

~Tara
12:25 PM
Judy T said…
It was bad enough here last summer, sandbagging in warm weather, I can't imagine them sandbagging in the snow. We crossed several rivers, including the Mississippi today and while the Big Muddy wasn't out of it's banks many others were. The Rock River in IL was amazing!
I just hope all turns out well for everyone there.
Judy
7:52 PM
Anonymous said…
It's hard to comprehend who much water that is. When we crossed the Mississippi last August, it was just wide and flat (in Iowa). Sounds like they're working their hardest to prevent disaster up there, but I was reading that while the cold is helping reduce additional melting, it's making sandbags less effective. Must be hard going right now.
9:14 PM
Lisa Zahn said…
It's strange, I can see my link...wonder why you can't? It's in blue for me. Not sure how to fix that.

Lisa
6:57 PM
Connie said…
Wow, that is scarey. Thanks for the pictures - we'll be praying for them.
4:10 PM
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