Floods locally

[Big Dad]

45 minutes ago

 

[Big Dad]

thats i-29 north of Omaha

 

[ProjectBazza]

Not looking good for Mankato, Minnesota...

Live updates: Rapidan Dam in imminent failure condition

The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota is in imminent failure condition with accumulating debris and flooding along the Blue Earth River.

www.fox9.com

But it's still holding-in there!

Minnesota flooding: Rapidan Dam still holding, state park closures

Authorities in Blue Earth County continue to monitor the imperiled Rapidan Dam on Tuesday after the rain-swollen Blue Earth River carved a new channel around the structure.

www.mprnews.org

The Mayor of Mankato was on the radio yesterday, and he said if the dam burst they were "prepared for it", whatever that means. Looking at a map it appears there's some distance between the dam and town, which would gain them some time, but still....

 

[MobileCustoms]

But it's still holding-in there....

Minnesota flooding: Rapidan Dam still holding, state park closures

Authorities in Blue Earth County continue to monitor the imperiled Rapidan Dam on Tuesday after the rain-swollen Blue Earth River carved a new channel around the structure.

www.mprnews.org

The Mayor of Mankato was on the radio yesterday, and he said if the dam burst they were "prepared for it", whatever that means. Looking at a map it appears there's some distance between the dam and town, which would gain them some time, but still....

At least it looks like that dam isn't holding back a huge reservoir.

 

[ProjectBazza]

At least it looks like that dam is holding back a huge reservoir.

Yeah. Busy as hell here at work (I'm eating lunch at my desk), so no time to listen to the radio or search the interwebs for more info, but just hoping and praying that new channel doesn't widen and drain that reservoir, as that looks like a lot of water.

 

[Big Dad]

 

[ProjectBazza]

Damn! (No pun intended.) Apparently it was a rather nice house.

 

[abdywgn]

WOW!

 

[Big Dad]

train bridge in north Sioux .. built 1879 , died 2024 .. fell into river

 

[abdywgn]

what bridge is that picture taken from and does it have a walking path on it?

 

[Big Dad]

BNSF train bridge major crossing point for them ..

 

[Big Dad]

My late Wednesday update ..

The good , the water heater was able to be fixed ! .. he took the cover off and cleaned the connections it all checked out fine, just took 1st hot shower in 6 days

The bad , well the furnace / air handler looks to be junk, he was messing with it and a giant spark blew out with a loud BANG ..

They are sourcing replacement, hot in the house

The good ,more or less the basement is clear of all items

The bad , going to take me several hours tomorrow to scoop, shovel , mop ,scrape ,sweep everything left up and then .. dump a few gallons of Clorox and disinfectant all over and mop it all up .

the good, I'm still here and ready to be cool in here again

 

[abdywgn]

like, dislike, like, like, ugh-can't breathe with bleach fumes around, really like.

 

[Big Dad]

well clean up is mostly done , going to let it dry some ( 5 fans going )

and hit it once more later tonight

HVAC will be here at 830 am .. and $4000 later and he thought 4 hours , we might have AC again

and .. guess what , storms and heavy rain forecast for Monday

 

[sireland67]

You cannot catch a break.

 

[Big Dad]

others have it worse , I'm lucky . looking forward to cool inside house

 

[abdywgn]

Is it cool yet?

 

[Big Dad]

so far, today .. its not as bad outside , the equipment is in but, he said .. someone will be back to hook up t-stat later , no idea why he didn't ..

 

[Big Dad]

guy was working in flooded basement, wall fell on him .. killed him

52-year-old killed in Rock Valley flooding

 

[Big Dad]

AC is on and running , we will see if it controls the temp

 

[Big Dad]

I was able to enjoy the day yesterday and make a visit to the closest "large" town near me ..
went to Menards

My little town at ACE , sump pump $265 , Menards $122.00 11% rebate
sump hoses ACE $27.00 ..Menards $9.99
dehumidifier same size, brand .. ace $250.00 ,menards $199.00

List goes on .. brooms, mops, clorox ..

 

[abdywgn]

I used to work at the "little town " hardware store. Prices were higher than the "bigger " stores but we offered service.
Don't shop at many mom n pop hardwares because, as you've documented, a BUNCH can be saved elsewhere.

 

[LocuMob]

Not looking good for Mankato, Minnesota...

http://[URL]https://www.fox9.com/weather/rapidan-dam-imminent-failure-condition-minnesota?

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They should be fine, the river would need to rise ten feet to get close to going over the levees. The water upstream almost filled the valley below the dam.

 

[LocuMob]

But it's still holding-in there!

The dam is, but the county took down the Dam Store, so they could keep it from going in the river. The family lost everything when their house went in, but they did manage to get equipment and memorabilia out of the store.

 

[ProjectBazza]

I used to work at the "little town " hardware store. Prices were higher than the "bigger " stores but we offered service.
Don't shop at many mom n pop hardwares because, as you've documented, a BUNCH can be saved elsewhere.

They may be cheaper, but you don’t hear things like when you visit Menards:

I’m putting up a 24’ x 13’ Shelter Logic garage this weekend, and yesterday afternoon I had to run to the local “small town” Mom & Pop hardware store to get some lag bolts. Got to the checkout…and damned if I hadn’t forgot my checkbook at home!

Cashier said, “Hold on. Maybe I can help…..”

Turns out she was (is) the owner, and she paid the $21.47 out of her own pocket, telling me, “You can pay me back next time you’re driving by.”

Needless to say I was embarrassed, but also extremely grateful, so when I got home I grabbed $25 and headed straight back there to pay her back.

Wouldn’t have happened had I gone to Menards, that’s for sure!

Almost got this SOB done now: