Our back 40 was drenched overnight. The Herkimer Creek is not normally visible from the house except for little views here and there. This is the third time this moving water took over the whole lower field. In 2011 it backed up into our perimeter drain and flooded the basement. The drain has disapppeared over the years, hopefully covered enough by soil and weeds now that I don't think the water will come in again.
For all those who thought we should build the house closer to the creek, instead of on higher ground where we are, here is our reason.
This photo was from 7 am. The water is receding. Bring on the cold and the snow, please!
WOW!
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