Yes now is not the time to be complacent for sure! Just back from the river, and it is up at least 5 feet from last night, but still within it's banks. We have to stay positive, as that will help me get through this stressful time. If I stress out I will just be a mess and unable to function. I still think we should be fine, but the crest of the water will not arrive till 10 pm tonight now, as they have moved the crest back as the flow is slower than expected, which is a good sign, and that makes me feel better. I still say that it will not be as bad here as they think, as there is still at least a good 10 feet to go before I get really worried... when I see the water reach 1995 levels, then I will be worried.
The city has turned off the gas now to my house, we are supposed to get out, but we are still here, as are many people. If it does flood, I will get water backup from the creek and storm sewers, not the actual river, as I am quite a far way from the river bank, but I am still lower than the downtown area, which is right by the river. I should not get the actual river headwater that rushes and sweeps people away, just water slowly backing up on the streets. We have life jackets, blow up boats, and I can swim very well. I have swam acrros the river many times in my younger days, and I know not to tread water drag my legs or the undercurrent will take me away, but relax and float. I will be fine, If I see water creeping up down the street, where it floods first, me and the puppies will be gone! I know it sounds crazy, but we have been here for several floods that really scared me, so I know know what to expect, within reason, as every flood is different. I would be more worried if the creek was flowing fast and backing up, but it is still very fine. We have insurance, so things can be replaced, and I should be fine. But I will leave when the water starts to get very high, but for now, I am still preparing.
