Why we had to evacuate

My mother-in-law took these while standing on top of the railroad tracks that cross over top Mormon Trek. She went to our apartment around 10 this morning to get the only thing they left yesterday- a curtain rod. She lives 3 minutes driving to our complex, but had to walk because the traffic was so bad since Melrose is the only way to get to the hospital from this side (1st Ave and the strip/Hwy 6 and Mormon Trek are closed.)

These are the ghetto buildings right before you cross under the railroad bridge. The white building in the right upper corner is Iowa State Bank and Trust (it is being remodeled). The red rectangle in the upper right corner above the small white bank building is Walgreens on the corner of the strip. So this is of the block from the strip south to the bridge.

Our backyard

The bank again, and the empty space between the trees was Mormon Trek. The softball complex is to the right. This is all one block from my complex

Mormon Trek toward Melrose. Where the cars are is around the start of Finkbine Golf Course to the left and student housing is to the right.

Keep in mind that when she went there yesterday afternoon, less than 24 hrs from when these pictures were taken, there was no water to be seen. The flooding isn't even suppose to peak until late next week. Yikes. Hey, maybe I will get new flooring and cabinets in my apartment:)