Iowa Flood: Latest Aerial photo & more
This is from the Des Moines Register (link at the bottom) of the amazing flood devastation and damage in Iowa as the Delhi Dam broke.

Remains of the roadway from the washed out Delhi Dam, Sunday afternoon, July 25, 2010. John Gaps III/The Register
As you can see, the roadway has been completely washed away.

Remains of the roadway from the washed out Delhi Dam, Sunday afternoon, July 25, 2010. John Gaps III/The Register
In Florida, we see this devastation and flooding, especially with hurricanes. With that said, the folks closest to the dam had five minutes warning before the dam broke….five minutes!

Corrine Avenue was under water in Independence Sunday 25, 2010. The lower levels of some homes were also under water. Lisa Fernandez/The Register
Note that in the picture below, it was noted that the water “receded” to this level.

Water has started to recede in Monticello but this house still stis in high water Sunday morning. Justin Hayworth/The Reigster
This is a great shot of the breached dam.

Water rushes through the breached dam at Lake Delhi Sunday morning, July 25, 2010. CHRISTOPHER GANNON/THE REGISTER
Read more and see more photos: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/






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