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Uploaded: 06/12/08 3:09 AM GMT
Iowa- the new Atlantis
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This is my hometown of Waterloo, Iowa. We are currently having what's known as a "500-year flood"- the largest known flood in the history of the Cedar River. I live on high ground, but downtown has been evacuated and I've been doing a lot of sandbagging. Hope the weather's better where you are! More pictures to come

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.ScoutPic
06/12/08 4:48 AM GMT
Thats real sad about all the flooding thats been happening and bad storms. But this is a great shot. Hope you have fun sandbagging. Thats real nice of you to help in the effort.
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Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?
.Corconia
06/12/08 6:08 AM GMT
Wow, Glad you were not affected by the floods. A great shot. Over here (Ireland) the sun has been splitting the stones!
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Why not visit my Gallery.
::Hottrockin
06/12/08 10:13 AM GMT
A shop-vac and some paper towels outta help out here!!

8~O

Holy moly that's a ton of water!! Best wishes to you and the town!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
.muki7
06/12/08 11:46 AM GMT
How long can you tread water?? Maybe a good time to think
about tradeing the auto for a boat.My heart goes out to all
those people of Iowa. Nice of you to help out.Good shot.

Ed
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Some of my best shots are with the lens cap on
::Jimbobedsel
06/12/08 12:03 AM GMT
That's a shame about all the storms and floods in the Midwest this year. We have Tornado warnings a lot around here and severe thunderstorms, but so far we have been lucky. Thanks for sharing this. I'm sure everyone appreciates you helping with the sandbagging.

Jimbob
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Hey
.alexis518
06/12/08 1:25 PM GMT
Water can be beautiful or a killer. Sorry to hear your area has been hit with flooding. The midwest is really taking a beating this year. A good photo for documenting the disaster.
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Much of the beauty in life is found in people who care.
::Joanie
06/12/08 5:51 PM GMT
Hey Jake! This is a great capture kiddo! Good work! I'm in Clinton, so I'm just about 80 miles or so from you. Nice to see another Iowan!
Joanie
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Life sucks and I'm getting sick of it!
mollyann8
09/26/09 4:00 AM GMT
I was actually born in Waterloo but haven't been back since I was probably 2 years old. Dad's family is still in Cedar Rapids, but I grew up on the east cost. Thanks for providing a picture of Waterloo as affected by the floods. :)
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