Those foks downstream of Missouri get ready

[Mobuck]

If you're not flooded, you may be within the next 2-3-4 days. North MO had over 4" of additional rain on top of already soaked ground overnight. I haven't been out yet to access the damage to fields and may not be able to reach some places due to the flooding but can already see that the 40 acre "wetland" is a 100 acre lake.
Sump pump has been cycling regularly and dehumidifier just said "I'm done" so I'm headed for big town soon for it's replacement(if I can even find one on the shelf).
This flood event prone year hasn't reached the height of the 1973 4th of July flood or lasted as many consecutive days as the 1993 "500 year" flood but it's definitely going in the books.
I talk to a lot of agri-business people and can honestly say that folks are feeling this situation in a deeper, more concerned way than I remember previously. 2019 flooding may be the straw(or anvil as the case may be) that breaks the back of many struggling ag producers.

 

[hittman]

Yep, it's monsoon season.
We were supposed to get another 2 inches last night. Not sure how much we got.

Here the Mississippi isn't (yet) creating as many problems as the secondary rivers, creeks and streams. In my area the Fabius (that originates up in Iowa or even farther North) is the big problem.

It just simply rains EVERY day! :x

 

[daveg.inkc]

Kansas City weather is forecasting rain Monday, heavy rain Tuesday.

 

[Mobuck]

I'm back from a quick perusal of the damage here.
Several more acres under water than had already been destroyed. We're counting on some dry weather in mid-June allowing us to replant what's been flooded out.
A large field crossing that is the only equipment access to part of the crop land is damaged beyond use. Another field crossing providing "short cut" access to some hay fields disappeared but I did find the 40' culvert that had been in place. One of the flood control structure's spillway eroded and collapsed but may be repairable IF we can get in there before another frog strangler.
About 6 miles away 50' of a main highway simply washed away. Really bad news there as that was a primary bypass for a bridge reconstruction project due to past flooding.
Just saw pics of a Cousin's corn field that's 15-16 miles downstream from my place. One pic shows 80 acres of corn under approx 12-15" of water judging by the fences. With the amount of water still on the way there, I don't see any recovery for that crop.

 

[Selena]

I'm back from a quick perusal of the damage here.
Several more acres under water than had already been destroyed. We're counting on some dry weather in mid-June allowing us to replant what's been flooded out.
A large field crossing that is the only equipment access to part of the crop land is damaged beyond use. Another field crossing providing "short cut" access to some hay fields disappeared but I did find the 40' culvert that had been in place. One of the flood control structure's spillway eroded and collapsed but may be repairable IF we can get in there before another frog strangler.
About 6 miles away 50' of a main highway simply washed away. Really bad news there as that was a primary bypass for a bridge reconstruction project due to past flooding.
Just saw pics of a Cousin's corn field that's 15-16 miles downstream from my place. One pic shows 80 acres of corn under approx 12-15" of water judging by the fences. With the amount of water still on the way there, I don't see any recovery for that crop.

Ouch! Are the summers long enough for time to replant?

 

[gramps]

It rains on the just and the unjust the same. That doesn’t help one bit if you’re the one being flooded! Good luck!
gramps

 

[contender]

That's tough for sure & I know many folks here are praying for all affected by the flooding, the tornadoes etc.

Nowhere in this country is spared from some form of weather related issues some time or another. I always comment to those who look for or try to "place blame" when such disasters happen. "God is still in control of the weather,, and that pisses off the whiners & the politicians."

I know a local apple farmer who always seems to be in good shape no matter how his crops turn out. I was talking to him just a few weeks ago,,, as he was working his overloaded trees by pinching off tiny apples to make the others survive better. He told me he has always managed to stay ahead of things by NOT overextending & over spending. He says; "A smart farmer will plan for his crop to fail 3 out of 5 years,, so he has to make those 2 years the best he can."
Farming is a VERY tough business for those who do not understand just what it takes to produce the foods we enjoy.
I often wonder how many survive & keep doing it,, until I talk to some of them. I then realize they truly enjoy it,, hardships & all. I'm honored to know many of them.

The flooding & crop disasters will affect our future food availability as well as the costs of such products. Don't complain when you go to the store to buy your groceries. Instead,, thank every farmer for being willing to keep doing it, despite the hardships.

 

[Mobuck]

More news:
A 4 lane major highway in the flood plain 40 miles downstream is down to one lane on the westbound side and may be closed until further notice.
A train has derailed 15 miles west of here due to flood damage to the tracks.
Two state highways 10 & 12 miles downstream are under water.
An apparent mudslide has broken a large water line serving a community of 400 people who now have only the water remaining in their city standpipe.
Again, neither my life nor my livelihood is in serious danger but the stress level is becoming noticeable. The farm ground has been flooded hundreds of times since Grandpa bought it in 1935 and will continue to flood for millennia--that's just nature.

 

[tinman]

Ya'll gotta remember to thank the developers, who took all those (million year old) floodplains and turned them into strip malls and subdivisions......with the permission of the State/County/City officials that you elected into office......... :!:

 

[Bull Barrel]

Don't forget the fedgov agencies who allowed more and higher levees built to protect those new buildings....especially after those areas had 15 feet of water covering them in 93.

 

[bobski]

God is not in control of the weather folks.....
the earth was given over to a new landlord when man made his choice.
therefore it is written, in the end days the earth shall know no season.
and another one....the earth groans for the return of the master.
can God answer prayer? sure. but he doesn't get the blame for chaos. perfection and chaos cant exist in the same place. one must bow to the other.
all these terrible things should remind us that the earth is in the hands of a terrible manager bent on making us suffer for having the likeness of God and not him..

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Mobuck, can you give us a loose, general idea of your location? I'll understand if you'd rather not.

 

[Mobuck]

I'm in north central MO about equi-distant from St Joe MO and Quincy Ill.
Locally, 2 more state highways have been closed due to flooding or flood damage.
It's rained on me every time I've gone outside today. Three changes of clothes because I didn't head for shelter quick enough.
It sounds like another storm is approaching now.
Long range forecast is for rain most of this month. If so, my hip surgery will get postponed to next year as I can't get all my stuff done before mid-July if it rains most of June.

 

[exavid]

Sorry to hear about the wet weather. I hope you make out fairly well once the rains go away. My grandfather was a truck farmer and always said rain only came in two way, not enough and too much.

 

[Mobuck]

I'm not looking forward to the next couple of weeks either personally or work related. Trying to get cooperation from people already heavily stressed may be akin to trying to pet a grizzly with a toothache. Since I'm in the same boat, it can go either way. They understand I'm feeling the same stresses as they OR they just use me as a "target" for relieving their own stress and feelings.
Bad weather, trade tariffs, flooding, unplanted crops---some folks have their entire life and future at stake in 2019 and it's either sink or swim and they're already tired of swimming(in debt, uncertainty, and lost hope).
For all those on this forum who are in the farming profession or have relatives who are, keep the faith and watch over each other. I've been farming for longer than 2/3 of the planet's population has been alive and have seen a LOT of tough times. We're going into a period that may well break the back of a significant portion of the ag industry. Too much political influence. Too much environmental instability(over which the individual has no real control). Too many consumers who are easily mislead.
If the self motivated, private enterprise farmer falls through the cracks, be assured the socialistic government farms won't be able to produce the same amount of food.

 

[bobski]

no farmers...no food.

well, that was true until china got in the picture. :<

 

[tinman]

Just a bit of Farming humor......
The old farmer wins the $75 million Lotto.
Reporter asks him what he's gonna do with all that money.
The old gentleman reply's "just keep farming till it's gone......."

 

[hittman]

Uh oh.....no idea if its true or not but starting to hear rumors that a couple of levees on the MO side of the Mississippi are either being breached or failing now.

Update, the Gregory Landing MO levee is breached. Only salvation may be that "Gregory Landing" is a very rural area miles from any populated area.

 

[bobski]

I here ark river is 41' in little rock.

 

[daveg.inkc]

City of Lexington, MO is fighting and sand bagging to keep their drinking water from flooding. This is serious everywhere. It’s Missouri river front. Battle of the Hemp bales, Sept 1861

 

[Mobuck]

Reports indicate the main business district of Brunswick MO is going under. There's an awful lot of grain stored right there so don't know if that will be destroyed. All the buildings south of Hwy 24 are at serious risk as are those at the east end of town. This town is basically 100 yards wide and 1/2 mile long (river front, RR track, & Hwy 24)all backed up against the river bluffs.
Salisbury had water in the lower parts of town last week and getting higher. Folks familiar with the area don't even bother keeping count of how many times these places get flooded.