Norm's World #22
Norm wishes this could be a happier post, but unfortunately the crazy weather has taken a hit on the area. There is a large dam on an old road above Norm's house and it broke sometime today. It released thousands of gallons of water with such force, that a portion of the road was washed away, and part of Norm's land will also suffer erosion. There are also numerous washed out roads in the area. It's bound to also have some enviromental impact, and Norm's a bit bummed. Norm first noticed the high volume near him. Even after severe rain it's never this bad. Norm was quite nervous snapping this picture.
Looking out at the river, Norm could plainly see how unusual the flow pattern had become. That distant white horizontal line is a road. Wait a minute . . .
Then Norm realizes water is flowing over the road!!
Norm hikes around the property and up the road to find a big mess. The road is washed out, a section gone.
The water now flows over the road, not under it.. Norm still thinks it's still small potatoes compared to what happened in Virginia today.
Looking out at the river, Norm could plainly see how unusual the flow pattern had become. That distant white horizontal line is a road. Wait a minute . . .
Then Norm realizes water is flowing over the road!!
Norm hikes around the property and up the road to find a big mess. The road is washed out, a section gone.
The water now flows over the road, not under it.. Norm still thinks it's still small potatoes compared to what happened in Virginia today.
posted by norm at 6:59 PM
9 Comments:
Wow - that water flow is incredible - here's hoping that the impact is not too bad . . .
And the VaTech tragedy does put things in perspective
What a mess. Is your house away from the path of the newly formed river?
The shooting in Virginia is horrific.
Jeez, Norm, those are incredible pictures! I hope your house and Stinky are okay. Are you stranded in your house or can you still drive out?
Word on VTech. Mind boggling.
Beautiful though..glad Norn is made of hearty stock.
Diane, Norm was wetting his pants the whole time. The sound was incredible!!
Mish, LA, thanks. Norm's pad is on higher ground with access to another road. The part that got washed out is part of Norm's property.
Joy, right before the damn broke the water got crystal clear. All the gunk was blown downstream.
Sorry to hear about the harsh weather and damage to nature and property.
Unfortunately, recent news make it seem like a drop in the bucket.
Sending well wishes and warm weather vibes your way!
PS - Hopefully the Stinkster gets a break from the cold weather soon enough.
being a handyman, I assume you are now constructing an ark? Don't forget to bring along Stinky's girlfriend.
Seriously, that is scary stuff. Glad your house is ok.
Yikes.
Hey V, it all worked for Norm.
Norm is handy Ffleur, but even he would have a hard time finding Stinky a girlfriend.
Norm seconds the yikes, Pru.
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