Big Flood

DIAMONDHEAD LAKE, Iowa - We received around 8" of rain last night - from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.  It was pretty nuts.  Our sump pump worked well, so we're okay, but I am literally trapped here at the lake.  Currently, all roads out of the lake are flooded closed.  Docks, boats, canoes - you name it - currently dot the lake.  People who still have there boats are frantically rescuing boats from all over the lake.  I watched a paddle boat go over the spillway. 

The main concern right now has to be the dam.  I guess the DNR is on it's way to inspect it.  The last I saw, the water was about 6" from going over the top of the entire dam.  There is one spot where the water is going over. 

Presently, I'm sitting on my roof waiting for the FEMA helicopter to arrive.  Hopefully it will get here soon so I can find a Wal-Mart to loot.  I need a new pair of shoes and an Xbox.

Here are some photos...more updates coming