The two rivers in Eau Claire crested Saturday from the tremendous amounts of rainfall we have had the past week; the Eau Claire river cresting at 16.5 feet - about 5 feet above flood stage - and the mighty Chip cresting at 777.7 feet - 4.5 feet above flood stage. This flooding cause multiple closures around town including: -The Chippewa River Trail - Hobbs boat landing - Lake Street - Owen Park - Riverview Park - Old Abe Trail from Phoenix Park to Dewey Street - First Avenue - Haymarket parking lot - amongst others. Most of these closures will be back in operation today or tomorrow as the water continues to recede for the next week and a half or so. Minor damages reported include flooded basements and minor road damage (erosion). Monday, September 27, 2010
5TH HIGHEST HISTORICAL CREST OF THE CHIPPEWA RIVER IN EAU CLAIRE
The two rivers in Eau Claire crested Saturday from the tremendous amounts of rainfall we have had the past week; the Eau Claire river cresting at 16.5 feet - about 5 feet above flood stage - and the mighty Chip cresting at 777.7 feet - 4.5 feet above flood stage. This flooding cause multiple closures around town including: -The Chippewa River Trail - Hobbs boat landing - Lake Street - Owen Park - Riverview Park - Old Abe Trail from Phoenix Park to Dewey Street - First Avenue - Haymarket parking lot - amongst others. Most of these closures will be back in operation today or tomorrow as the water continues to recede for the next week and a half or so. Minor damages reported include flooded basements and minor road damage (erosion). 
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment