Monday, May 3, 2010

New Flooding Records!

This weekend, May 1st and 2nd, Tennessee has had record levels of rainfall and thus flooding:
2-Day Rainfall: 15 inches (Franklin)
1-Day Rainfall was a new record too
Wettest May in TN
6th Wettest TN month on record (only 2 days into the month!!!)

Nashville's Second Street has several feet of water that overflowed from the Cumberland River:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neuski/4574132155/in/set-72157623857990623/

Franklin, too, has many areas underwater:
  http://vimeo.com/11405686

Sadly, these new records translate into many homes being inundated with water, forcing some families to evacuate. All schools are closed Monday. Rivers are expected to crest by today if they have not already. Monday through Thursday have a good forecast of Sunny and Warm (81-87 degree highs).

Living near the top of our subdivision, we have been blessed to only suffer mild water damage (small roof leak and possible moisture concerns) and no serious personal danger. Please pray for all those less fortunate.

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