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Friday, May 20, 2011

Islands In The Stream

Well, if you count flooded rivers as streams.

Check out these amazing pics.




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This homeowner sealed off the driveway to their house but water has crept in over the back of the makeshift levee - not surprising when the Mississippi River's height has swollen to 56.3 feet - a record high




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The flooding is expected to reach its highest point in Vicksburg tomorrow




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This homeowner has turned their house into an island in the 300 acres of flooded farmland around the Mississippi River




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This home in Vicksburg, Mississippi is surrounded by tons of earth and sand as its owner tries to hold back the floodwaters from the Yazoo River


Much more over at Mail Online

Hat Tip: The Drudge Report

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