Showing posts with label Flood 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flood 2011. Show all posts

Friday, May 13, 2011

Flood 2011: Before/After Flood Comparison Photos

As mentioned previously,
my hometown of Brandon has been devastated by the worst flood on record.
Below are some photos that show before/current.
Believe it or not, it is expected to get worse.


Dinsdale Park & 1st Street


1st Street & Soccer Park


Overlooking Corral Centre


18th - 1st facing North
shaded orange is mandatory evacuation area


Looking West on the low road towards Shilo

(all photos from source)

Monday, May 9, 2011

Flood 2011

The photos below are from my hometown.

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Facing east towards 18th St.
Grand Valley Road submerged.
Major shopping district under threat.


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First street facing South.
Dinsdale Park submerged.


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Picnic Shelter at Dinsdale Park

I've heard it has gotten worse since these photos were taken.
A state of emergency has been declared.

River's height (May 8): 360.49 M.
Record Flood height (1882): 361.34 M.
New Dike Height: 360.94 M.

Update:
The 3 main entrances to the city are closed.
Large chunk of the city is being evacuated.
Military has sent help.