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Friday, March 21, 2008

Five Feet High and Rising

Updated 3/2017-- video and all links removed as many no longer active as it was easier than checking each one.


Due to the recent rains, there has been some serious flooding around the country. Here in Arkansas, the Black River crested on Thursday at 29.7 ft, 15.7 ft above flood stage at Black Rock. The White River was expected to crest today at 27 ft, 12 ft above flood stage at Batesville; and at 32 ft, 16 ft above flood stage at Newport.
You may recall that Johnny Cash was from Arkansas. This song (Three Feet High and Rising) of his seems appropriate. Enjoy (hopefully on dry land).

There is an amazing gallery of photos here that includes the one below of all the cows seeking high ground.
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5 comments:

  1. Midwife with a KnifeMarch 21, 2008 at 7:26 PM

    Great cow pic! :)

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  2. rlbatesMarch 21, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    I agree with you. Poor cows.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 21, 2008 at 9:23 PM

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  4. mark's tailsMarch 22, 2008 at 10:29 AM

    I have sometimes thought hard about how I would handle a situation like that and it truly is heart wrenching to watch videos and see pictures like this. Simply stated, it's scary. Hope you are on dry land as well.

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  5. rlbatesMarch 22, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    Notebook, I accidently deleted your comment. So sorry--take care.

    Thanks, Mark, I am.

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