Still Unbelievable

Tuesday, June 17th, we are on our way to the Cedar Rapids airport heading south on I380.
(My kids took the pictures as I thought I should concentrate on driving.)

East side of Quaker Oats.The railroad tracks disappear under the water.
You can see the waterline on the doors on Quaker Oats.
Amazing that the water has gone down so fast.

You can just see all the buildings jammed up against the railroad bridge to the northwest of Quaker Oats. Ellis Blvd. is to the left. That where my uncle lives. Totally underwater.
On the other side of the interstate we are looking down on the deserted mud covered street.
The DQ sign that they kept on showingon the news.
The water was up to the bottom of the sign.
The river is still above flood stage.

Monday, June 16, on the way up to Waverly, Iowa.
It looks almost like a natural lake. Except for the trees and fence line.
These suffered from the Memorial Day Tornado.
Temporary habitat for birds.

Saturday, June 14th, a bike ride with my daughter. Some of the pictures are taken from the same spot as the 10th.
Looking south east at Waterloo Road.
Utility Parkway. The grass shows the waterline.
E checks out the utilities.
Utility offices are being moved while this building gets accessed.
One of the big blue water bumpers is high and dry now.
The dishes are above the waterline.
Big piles of soggy belongings are repeated though out our town and the Midwest.
I haven't made it north of the Cedar river yet.
The sandbags are uncovered now the at the water is down.

The water is and was unbelievable. The people helping others are incredible. Here's a prayer for all of those downstream. Let's pray this doesn't repeat its' self anytime soon.

-Kim