Deadly Floods Affect Europe

Living along rivers such as the Mississippi, Rock and Cedar River, many of us have seen our fair share of flooding.  While we have been having flood problems of our own, the situation is much worse in Europe.

At least 21 people have been killed by the flooding along river such as Danube, Vlatava, and Elbe.  The region has been pummeled with heavy rainfall for the last week or so, and led to the bursting of a dam along the Elbe River in Germany!

Over 8,000 volunteers, including soldiers, have come together to help fill and place upwards of one million sandbags!

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes.  Here is the full story from CBS News: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57588399/at-least-21-killed-by-floods-in-central-europe/

Back home, rivers are slowly going back into their banks.  The Mississippi River in Rock Island is expected to be back below flood stage by Wednesday.

The Mississippi River in Burlington is still experiencing major flood stage, which is not good news for Steam Boat Days this weekend.

 

Have a great week!