So, what started as an amusing rainstorm became a disaster for some. Apparently only our town had any real flooding.
The local Councillor "has requested that staff undertake a review of the stormwater systems that service the village to better understand why the water is staying around much longer than usual."
Our neighbour called asking for some advice as they thought their sump pump ceased operating and their water pump had failed. We went over and determined the jet pump for the water was tripping the breaker because it was underwater, about two feet, possibly more. The sump pump was actually still running, but the water was coming in faster than it was going out. We brought them a case of water and told them to not to hesitate to call if they needed anything else.
Before we went over, we checked our basement and the sump well was nearly full, but still several inches from the top. When we got back from the neighbours, the sump well was full, then it suddenly began to overflow. After trying several foolish things to stem the tide, we surrendered and started moving as much off the floor that could be damaged as possible. In the end we had about six inches of water in the whole basement. We were somewhat lucky. Some things have gotten wet and will be attended to tomorrow, as late this afternoon the water has receded, except where it is trapped in low points. Some things fell in to the water after being moved, but oh well.
A lot of work ahead cleaning out and drying the basement. Also, a lot of work to determine what is ruined and to be catalogued. There is more rain forecast over the next few days, but it is supposed to be much less. Hopefully we do not flood again.
However, there is a lot of water here in town. Many areas are flooded, the creeks have burst their banks. I suspect some water has come from decisions to prevent flooding elsewhere. I also suspect the storm drains failing to drain is due to infrastructure failure. Hopefully, we will get honest answers. We will see.
In the meantime, some photos from around town when the worst was over. blbbl
one of the main intersections in town
house at the intersection, see the canoe moored behind the trailer
the local 5-pin bowling alley
across from the bowling alley
where the bush is in the middle, i believe there is a foot bridge: now submerged
the fire hall is up on the left
the field by the pub
the road to the post office
the main creek in town
the creek again
the creek approaching the cenotaph
looking across the creek
another angle
around the corner from our house
the creek near my house ( i do not know its name) - as high as the bridge that crosses it
the same creek, now part of the neighbour's backyard
the creek passing through the other side
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