Flooding! Update with Pics.....9/16/11

[MrObsessive]

Well, if you don't hear from me as often lately, it's due to my home possibly being a total loss due to the flooding that's devastated the Central PA area.

My particular area was told to evacuate before 6PM last evening, so I loaded up the Saturn with as much stuff as I could, including two howling cats, and currently I'm staying with friends about 50 miles south from where I live. They have no flooding issues here, although they have had a tremendous amount of rain (around 8" I believe).

The bad part is I had to leave all of the models behind, including my superdetailed stuff. At least those are on the second and third floor of the house, so I don't think they're going to be affected by any flood waters. I moved my desktop computer to the second floor, as well as the TV, printer, and other electronic gadgets out of harm's way in case the first floor is totally inundated as is probably likely. My basement is going to be ruined as it will be totally underwater, so there goes the furnace, hot water heater, refrigerator, etc.

Going to the Super September Showdown is a bust this year, because where I'm located now-----it would be a prohibitively long drive, just for me to show up for a spell, and then leave. Not to mention with what's going on now, I'm not in the greatest mood (or position) to deal with buying models or parts.

As I type this, the waters are still rising, and the river itself (Susquehanna) won't be cresting until sometime late tonight or Saturday morning. I've been off work since Wednesday when word came through that I may have to leave the area, and when I'll be going back is anyone's guess. My job itself hasn't been affected, but in the coming days that may change as the water is still coming.

So If you guys and gals would keep me in your thoughts, I'd appreciate it. I've never been through something quite like this before. I'll try to keep you posted as to what's up in the coming days, and if/when I get back to my house, I'll see if I can take pics of the damage.

For those of you interested in seeing pics of how this area as been totally whacked by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, check out the link here.

Edited September 16, 2011 by MrObsessive

[highway]

My prayers are with you and all affected Bill.

Edited September 9, 2011 by highway

[chev12olet]

Bill you don't know me but my prayers are with you too.

[Chuck Most]

Wow. I hope things don't get as hairy for you as those pictures show that's for sure. I lived through a flood in central MI back in 1986. I was only four, and my area was not as bad as some, but I do distinctly recall looking out the window and seeing Mom's old Chevy Biscayne with water halfway up the doors.

[jeffs396]

Good luck to you Bill...your friends here will be thinking about you

[Tonioseven]

You have my prayers!!!

[Terry Sumner]

Geez Bill...I hope and pray you have flood insurance!!!!

[PatRedmond]

Bill (and others subject to floods)

My thoughts are with you.

All I lost last year was a couple hundred models, a few carpets, water tank, furnace, dryer, and some old photos etc. I didn't have to relocate myself or the pets.

Best wishes.

[mikemodeler]

Take care and be safe. I have been in Northern VA all week and I have seen and heard about the flooding but PA and NY seems to be getting the worst of it.

Sure hope your home doesn't get as damaged as is predicted, that is no fun having to deal with.

You and the others in that area are in my prayers.

[crazyjim]

Maybe something good will happen and the water will go away real quick. I hope so. I'll be keeping you in thoughts and prayers, Bill. Good luck.

[MikeMc]

I know its bad up there..My daughter had clinical s this AM..Prof said last night parking might be tough today...as the exit ramp and parking lot were flooded.

Got there this AM and the whole hospital was evacuated!...Hope it gets better soon.

[Guest Johnny]

We will hope the best for you Bill and keep you in our prayers!

I never experienced flooding like that but we did lose most everything in a fire once.

While what you lose is only things it still hurts.

[59 Impala]

You have my prayers Bill. Dan

[Danno]

Good luck and God Bless, Bill!

Hope it goes well for you.

Your friends in the modeling community will be there for you, to whatever extent we possibly can.

[Guest]

I wish you the best Bill. I hope everything comes out OK for you.

[Jon Cole]

I am sorry to hear that, Bill. I have seen the damage here in my state, and neighboring Vermont. It is devastating. FEMA will eventually be in your area, be sure to sign up for assistance. You will most certainly qualify. Your unemployment offiice will probably be able to help you also to recover some lost wages. Good luck, man. We're thinking of you.

[Ron Hamilton]

Wow! I am so sorry to hear about this Bill. I pray that everything will work out for you.

[LAone]

im not much of a prayer, but i hope everything gets better for everyone affected.

[h3ae86]

Hope the best for you man. My family lives near Salladasburg PA, thankfully my from what my mom said they got six inches of ran and the worst they got there was a washed out driveway. but I guess alot of bridges and roads are gone.

[Qwit Pushin]

So sorry to hear this. Please know that you and all of the others affected will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there, buddy.

[High octane]

Holy ######! That's a LOT of water in those pics Bill. I hope that everything works out for the best for you and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck!

[my80malibu]

My Prayers, and hopes. That you recover quickly from this, are with you Bill.

[Daniel Peterson]

You are in my thoughts and prayers, Bill.

[charlie8575]

Sorry to hear of this, Bill. I hope everything turns out well. We're all here for you and I'm sure ready to lend assistance in any way we can.

Charlie Larkin

[MrObsessive]

Thanks for all of the well wishes fellas!

As of right now I don't know the status of my place as we're still not allowed to even travel down the road into the neighborhood. The street I live in is a main thoroughfare into town (North and South), as there is flooding on either ends of the area (Harrisburg, Highspire and Middletown).

Interesting enough, the news is focusing on the surrounding areas of where I live and the damage there, but not on my borough itself. I hope that means the damage was very minor, but I won't know until I see first hand when I get back to the house.

They're comparing the amount of water we received to Hurricane Ivan in 2004. I remember that one as the flood waters didn't creep in until a few days after the storm was gone. I bought my place in 2006, and I noticed that my sump pump has a date marked on it of 2005. I was told by a furnace mechanic that he rebuilt the furnace in my place after the flooding from Ivan, and that the sump pump wasn't there then. Just the same, I hope the sump pump was able to take the water out of the basement for the most part------provided that they hadn't shut off the electric.

That's the big unknown. I do know the borough still has water service available.

I'll keep you guys updated when I can.............