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Published: 2008-06-18 23:49:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 376; Favourites: 9; Downloads: 0
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Description The Great Flood of 2008

Location: Oakville, Iowa north of the "Big Ditch"

This is the aftermath when the Iowa River broke outside of town...
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Comments: 14

KelliRoos [2008-07-01 03:38:23 +0000 UTC]

Like an above poster said, this is unbelieveable to understand through a photo. I see that it's like at least 8 foot deep, how wide did this river swallow the land round it? 1/2 mile, 1 mile?

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cthacker In reply to KelliRoos [2008-07-01 03:45:01 +0000 UTC]

No words or pictures can fully describe the scene... Only something that can be felt in person... The water is at least 10-15 ft deep depending on location and the water covered 17,500 acres (From the location of the photo, to where it broke ~4 miles)

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Halloweenmaster [2008-06-20 21:10:55 +0000 UTC]

God! Just so unreal to see, wish you and your family and friends nothing but saftey through all that stuff...

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cthacker In reply to Halloweenmaster [2008-06-21 22:13:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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crazygardener [2008-06-19 18:03:58 +0000 UTC]

even though devastating, this a beautiful shot!!!!! i hope your ok & not one the flood victims.. stay safe my friend..

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cthacker In reply to crazygardener [2008-06-19 20:26:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you and so far so good...

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crazygardener In reply to cthacker [2008-06-20 10:05:22 +0000 UTC]

your welcome. smiles!!!!

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grandmajudie [2008-06-19 15:15:19 +0000 UTC]

It's too bad that it has to be so devastating, because it made a beautiful picture. It is heartbreaking to think of the loss there, though. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

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cthacker In reply to grandmajudie [2008-06-19 20:28:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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SpunkOnAStick [2008-06-19 11:47:36 +0000 UTC]

It's hard to view photos of this and really comprehend the devastation.

I hope you and your family are safe, though.

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cthacker In reply to SpunkOnAStick [2008-06-19 20:31:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, so far we are safe, just misplaced until it is safe to return

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SpunkOnAStick In reply to cthacker [2008-06-19 20:38:52 +0000 UTC]

You are not at home? Is your home still dry?

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cthacker In reply to SpunkOnAStick [2008-06-19 20:46:22 +0000 UTC]

Nope, I'm currently in a barn pulling internet in, however my home is still dry.

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SpunkOnAStick In reply to cthacker [2008-06-19 21:46:17 +0000 UTC]

Small blessings then!

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