In the past few weeks the weather in the south has been more than incredible. The storms in Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee have done way too much damage, and now we are on flood alert for a 100 year flood. As many of you know Stuart and I live on Mud Island, the “island”, and the Mississippi River flows beside our wonderful neighborhood. Many parts of Memphis are flooded as are parts of the island. This morning Stuart, Greg, and I went down to the river and around the neighborhood and took pictures of the rising waters. While we were out we ran into many neighbors taking photos as well and one woman made a good point, she said technically we are flooded. This morning the news said the river is at 41 feet and expected to crest at 45. I’m no river flooding expert but that’s only 5 more feet of rising. So from the looks of things I think our home will be ok and currently we’re not thinking that the water will get to our house. We’re more concerned that access to the island will be cut off and we’ll either be stuck on or off the island. Mostly I want my family to see these pictures and I hope they provide some comfort that we’re not under water. We are going to pack a bag and have some emergency idems on hand should we have to leave the house. Just say some prays. We are taking the flood seriously but Stuart and I think we’ll be safe.
Taken from our fence in the back of our yard. The water has a way to go to make it to the fence.
Another shot from the fence.
I'm standing on the sidewalk at the south parking lot of Greenbelt Park across from the roundabout.
South end of park. Sidewalk is up and to the right. Island Drive (access to the island) is to the right of the sidewalk.
Now I'm standing on the sidewalk near Island Drive, looking down at the river.
Still south end of park. Again, from sidewalk.
South end of park at the lower sidewalk, obviously closest to the river.
Now we're at the middle parking lot of the park. Facing the north end. The flooding is most impressive at the north end, the south end a close second.
North parking lot signs, completely under water. I'm standing at the water line.
North parking lot.
Boat ramp, parking lot is to the left of the photo.
North parking lot. I'm facing the south. Side walk is up on the left.
North parking lot.
I thought these boys were cute, throwing drift wood back into the river.
Mud Island Boat Ramp!!! Realllllyyyy?!
North end of Island Place. This road floods if it rains for two days, but it's seriously under water now! Obviously the road is closed.
So, the water is obviously very high. We are staying on top of the news and are hoping the Corp and Coast Guard (located on the island) will keep us posted on the water levels and will give us fair warning of possible evacution. Unfortunately it continues to rain and I’m not sure if that rainfall has been considered. God is the only one in control and I am doing my best to trust Him.
. My goal is one movie a week. By doing this I hope to catch up on a lot of movies I’ve missed the last few years….many years. Others on our queue: 300, There Will Be Blood, The Hurtlocker, Avatar, The Departed, Born into Brothels, and The Last King of Scotland. Bring it on Netflix!!!
