Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Mississippi River Flood - July 2014


River at Parley Street about 3 weeks ago




The River is currently at flood stage due to the heavy rains during the past few weeks.  









River at Parley Street yesterday


At present the river is about 8 - 10 feet above flood stage at most of the communities above and below Nauvoo.



We have been surprised at how fast the current is flowing ... particularly with the dam being only 12 miles down river.  The log seen floating in the river is about 30-40 feet long.