Along with some other communities along the mighty Mo, Yankton is facing some potential flooding. Have heard all sorts of scary things about what may end up occurring, including how it may actually be the 500 yr. flood plain that is affected, not just the 100 yr. Not sure how the 500 yr. is going to look, but projections of the 100 yr. have my house as not being in danger of flooding. Does sound as though the creek a few blocks away may end up swelling as the Missouri backfills it.

We were out at the dam on Sat. and saw releases at that point as being near record levels at 69,000 cfs. Was an awesome sight (not good, just unbelievable to see that much water flowing through the dam and seeing all the gates open and the noise...). The Corps was, at that point, projecting releases would need to go to 110,000 cfs. That has since been revised to 150,000 cfs, starting on Accalia's b-day, lasting at least until sometime in September. Should be at 100,000 by next week (possibly by the weekend). It is good that the revisions have stopped at the 150,000 number as it seemed as though things were changing pretty much every couple of hours for a period, each revision worse than the last.

A few housing developments down by the river are in danger of flooding, has been a lot of sandbagging being done. I think over 83,000 bags were filled between Sunday and Monday. Don't know if all the bagging will save things, perhaps will mitigate the damage somewhat. I have emailed in to volunteer in whatever capacity they can use me. Sounds as though they are looking for people to help w. building sandbag levees, helping people move their stuff out (or to upper floors), transportation, etc. I think there were 80 emails received yesterday once the email address went active, probably double that today (including mine).

I saw that the Humane Society in Yankton is looking for "foster homes" for pets displaced by the flooding. Would love to volunteer for that, but don't know how Cole's allergies would handle it.

Have only positive things to say about the response by state and local officials in dealing with this.

Looking at the flooding maps, looks as though we may need to alter our camping plans as the place we had reservations may be under water. We may see about the first-come sites (which we can reserve starting at 7 AM on the day of arrival) or bag the whole thing if the flooding does come to pass. A pretty minor thing in the grand scheme. We always look forward to the camp-out, but if it doesn't happen, it just doesn't happen.