It appears that we have been granted a temporary reprieve. The main branch of the Wild Rice River leveled off overnight. The south branch that we live on also appears to have crested for now. There is still significant potential runoff available in this watershed, but it is contained within shaded snowbanks and frozen soil. The rain stopped and the air is cool, effectively turning off the tap upstream. However, the Red River is like a big bathtub, still collecting water from all corners of the basin. That flood is yet to come.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
The faucet
It appears that we have been granted a temporary reprieve. The main branch of the Wild Rice River leveled off overnight. The south branch that we live on also appears to have crested for now. There is still significant potential runoff available in this watershed, but it is contained within shaded snowbanks and frozen soil. The rain stopped and the air is cool, effectively turning off the tap upstream. However, the Red River is like a big bathtub, still collecting water from all corners of the basin. That flood is yet to come.
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I am worried about the trains running in another week and a half. What's your prediction on that front?
ReplyDeleteIs this the view from your house? Or further away?
ReplyDeleteThat's our mailbox, Ange!
ReplyDeletewow! i bet every spring is a bit hairy for you guys! I guess living up on a hill top has its advantages where flooding is concerned (just not ice) :-) Thinking of your sweet little one!! She's going to be 2 pretty soon!!
ReplyDeleteWow, too close for comfort!
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