Flooding Fears in Harrison Township Neighborhood
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Channel: Dayton 24/7 Now · 2014 · News & Politics
HARRISON TOWNSHIP -- With the warm up comes the melting of the snow, and if we get the rain that's expected later this week, flooding could be a big problem for the Miami Valley.Those living here in the Eldorado platt know all too well the dangers of flooding, and with the recent thaw and expected rain later this week, their senses are on high alert.I've never seen that much water, around my house ever, said Ricky Brock, It was pretty scary, yes mam, it was scary.Scary for Ricky Brock and his family when their front yard looked like this.It got right up to that deck, however far that deck is right there, they brought the boats right up to that deck, said Brock.He and his family had to be rescued by boat, the water reached four to five feet deep.These pictures were taken by his neighbor back in December, after heavy rain caused major flooding. Now ice and snow are already dripping from his roof, and with the rain expected later this week, he's worried he will face a second round.We didn't have no socks no nothing, everything we owned got wet when we left out of here, said Brock.The Huber Heights Fire Department is already monitoring the Great Miami River, and the local dams because they too know the dangers of flooding.People really don't understand and appreciate how powerful water is, said lt. David Webb, Huber Heights Fire Department.So powerful, it only takes a few inches of rushing water to lift a car off its tires and sweep it down stream.Call us right away, call 911, as embarrassing as it may be for you, call 911, because the quicker we get out there the quicker we are able to rescue you, said Lt. Webb.For those who lived through this recent flood the reality of being rescued, is all too real.I'm telling you right now, I thought it was all jokes, but it ain't a joke, you better get you a boat down here, said Brock.The Huber Heights Fire Department says they are monitoring not only the river, but the two local dams and if they see anything of concern, they will notify the neighbors living here.
