Monday, October 5, 2015

The Big Flood

First of all, we want everyone to know that we are okay.  Our house is on a little higher ground, so we didn't have any flooding or damage.  However, the flood in the Columbia and Lexington area in South Carolina was of historic proportions.  You can read more about the record-breaking floods here.
Isn't this an abnormal amount of rain?

We only had a few puddles around our yard, but the ground is really wet.  So far, we've only had spurts where the electricity went out, but we're so thankful we're okay.
Front Yard

Back Yard

Here are a couple of photos of roads within five miles from us.  Mom Paula's office is closed tomorrow because of flooding, roads being closed, and concern for rising rivers under major bridges leading into downtown Columbia.  The weather service is calling for more rain today.
These photos came from people in the Columbia and Lexington area posting on Facebook.


Pee ess - If the vet's office is open today and the roads are passable, Mom Paula is going to take us both in for a check up with this virus.
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27 comments:

  1. Layla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101)October 5, 2015 at 1:16 AM

    So glad the worst didn't hit you and the cats are feeling better.

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  2. Summer at sparklecat.comOctober 5, 2015 at 1:41 AM

    That was some awful weather! I'm glad you are okay, but concerned about those who aren't so lucky.

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  3. Lone Star CatsOctober 5, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    Glad y'all are ok!

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  4. Mickey's MusingsOctober 5, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    We are glad you are OK!
    We send purrs to all those affected by this terrible flooding.
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

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  5. Cats Herd YouOctober 5, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    We are so glad to know that you are high and dry. Stay safe!

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  6. MargOctober 5, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Sure glad you are OK. That was a terrible storm. Take care.

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  7. Peaches and PaprikaOctober 5, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Happy to hear u guys are ok. Its saying "once in a 1000 years" flood on our news~!

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  8. Random FelinesOctober 5, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    be safe....we are glad to hear you are ok

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  9. BrianOctober 5, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    We sure are glad you are okay, but man, what a mess everyone has to deal with now.

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  10. Gemini and IchiroOctober 5, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    We hope that you two are okay but we also want your Mum to remember not to endanger herself as well making sure!

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  11. ANGEL ABBYGRACEOctober 5, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Glad all you girls are safe and we hope the rain leaves and you don't get any more for a long long while.

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  12. Fur EverywhereOctober 5, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    All of that flooding is scary! We are so glad that you are all okay. Purrs <3

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  13. My Mind's EyeOctober 5, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    OH MY cats this has been the worst for you all. Thank goodness that crazy Joaquin didn't come a shore too. We've had 9 straight days of rain here in Raleigh. We are not even sure the sun is in the sky any more. Wake Co. recorded ~15" for that period BUT nothing compares to that awful water in SC!
    Hugs madi and mom

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  14. Memories of Eric and FlynnOctober 5, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    I am glad you escaped the worst of the flooding. I am purring for all those badly affected by it.

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  15. UnknownOctober 5, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    Oh no be safe please! Sorry to hear you are in this area its so hard to watch on the news. Love Dolly

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  16. AnonymousOctober 5, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Mee-you Brulee an Truffless an Lady Paula wee saw thee post on Brian'ss Home an wanted to come over an check yur all ok aftur thee BIG rain storm!!!
    Good luck if you have to venture out to thee Vet'ss......
    Sendin you **purrss** an purrayerss
    Siddhartha Henry an LadyMum

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  17. pilch92October 5, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    I am glad you are all safe. And I hope you stay safe if you venture out to the vet.

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  18. Angel Ginger JasperOctober 5, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Glad you are ok. I just heard how bad the flood was and my heart goes out all those effected.

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  19. Cat Chat With Caren and Cody (Caren Gittleman)October 5, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    Please tell Mom Paula to be careful driving, we are glad that you didn't experience the level of flooding that is all around you!
    catchatwithcarenandcody

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  20. CATachresisOctober 5, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    So glad you escaped the worst!!

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  21. UnknownOctober 5, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    I'm so glad you're okay, and I'm hoping that rain predicted for today just didn't come to pass. And best of luck with the URI! My newest from the shelter had a nasty case, too. She's much better now that she has medications on board.

    Jean from Welcome to the Menagerie

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  22. Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)October 5, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    I can't even fathom that much rain...continue to stay safe!

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  23. Just DuckyOctober 5, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    Glad you are all OK, I think the vet visit should be postponed. Better to be home and safe.

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  24. Mark's Mews (Ayla, Marley, and Laz)October 5, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    We dint realize how bad it was until TBT watched regular news today! We are glad you are OK...

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  25. Maggie from Stillness at CherithOctober 5, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Stay safe.
    Sending purrs to Truffle and Brulee

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  26. The Island CatsOctober 5, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    We're glad you all are safe and sound. But we purr for all those affected by the flooding.

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  27. The Swiss CatsOctober 6, 2015 at 4:46 AM

    We're glad you're OK and safe. How sad for the people who have been flooded... Purrs

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