Just checked the river forecast and they have changed from 37 feet to 47 feet. I take my readings at Arkansas City, the closest river reading to my house. In 2008 it went to about 46. You see, we actually live between the levee and the Mississippi River. So when the river comes up the Arkansas and Mississippi river flow under my house. We had chickens on the porch etc. Since then we bought a place nearby where we can move everything we need to get out of the flood area. I have already started moving some of my chickens, they will be going to "The Annex" on a permanent basis, but now I am going to have to put a move on! Right now thel reading is at about 33 and the water is above the retaining wall on the creek and starting up the sidewalk leading to the boat dock. The swinging bridge over the creek still has a little free space under it, but will soon be floating.
Here is the barn in the yard in 2008. The house had about 4 feet of water under it. To the right of the barn you can see the top of a persimmon tree and the muscadine vineyard.
flooded barn by jenjscott, on Flickr
Here is the barn in the yard in 2008. The house had about 4 feet of water under it. To the right of the barn you can see the top of a persimmon tree and the muscadine vineyard.
flooded barn by jenjscott, on Flickr