Saturday night through Monday morning we had more rain than we’ve had in I don’t know when. Branches and creeks were out of their banks all over Cherokee County as the waters of the mighty deep were replenished.
Granny’s backyard had a newly formed creek coming out of the small holler that goes between her house and ours. Over the years that little creek has appeared only a couple of times I can remember. The first time I was still a young girl and thought it the most marvelous thing. A crystal clear creek running right over the grass I normally turned cartwheels in 🙂 I played in it until it went away which didn’t take long.
Stamey Creek hasn’t been as high as it was yesterday in a good long time. It was rushing fast enough to turn big rocks over and send them rolling on down through Brasstown. When I heard the sound of the rocks in early morning it took me a while to figure out what it was.
As soon as it got daylight The Deer Hunter went to look everything over. Soon after he come home we went and made another big loop so I could see the creek too.
Later in the day we went to the post office. Brasstown Creek was out in lots of places and the heavy rain was a sure enough gully washer as trash and leaves were left alongside the highway where the swift water had pushed them out.
While the heavy rain we had didn’t cause any major damage at our house, I know lots of folks in Kentucky and other locales are suffering from flooding and damaging storms including tornadoes. I’m sorry for them all and I pray for them.
Tipper
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I’m thinking of all the people affected by the rain and horrible storms. It’s heartbreaking. I hope all will have a brighter, better, tomorrow.
Wondering if you, or any readers of this blog have ever gone out after hard water runs and looked, or panned for gold?
LucyRose, I haven’t but would like to 🙂
We too are in Indiana and our county broke the 1913 flood record. So many had to be evacuated and rescued including those swept off the roads by floods not even near the river. The water spilled from one field to another and it was swift enough it took cars with it. We have lots of deep ditches and it toppled cars into it. Thankfully no one was killed.
Praying for those that have been hurt or have damage from these storms.
1959 Johnny Cash “Five Feet High and Rising” You are too young to have heard this
WOW!!!!! Rushing water certainly emits a mighty sound!!!!! Here in central Georgia, we had torrential rains, too. We live about 20 miles south of Georgia Power’s Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee. It was announced about midday yesterday that the Lake Sinclair Dam had opened three flood gates; then later in the day, they announced that they had opened a fourth flood gate. The post on Facebook showed a video of the water crashing down from these flood gates. This never means anything good for those down stream. We are not very far from the Oconee River which flows through Lake Sinclair, and I am sure those who live in the path of this river as it rushes south of us, had to prepare for some serious flooding. There are no creeks flowing near us within earshot, but my husband crosses two good-sized lakes on his way home from work; he said their waters were all unusually high yesterday afternoon—one with the water almost covering the docks along the edge of the lake. My thoughts and prayers are absolutely with all of those affected by floodwaters, as well as the aftermath of the tornadoes that have ravaged so many areas. We are again reminded that Mother Nature is always in charge!!!!!
We had nearly five inches of rain Sun-Mon. Ellenburg Road washed out on the west side of our county (completely cut). With the hills and sandy loam soil, we rarely have “flooding”.
Here between the hills the Hocking River is out of its banks in several places. It dumps into the mighty Ohio. I asked my son, whose plant is along the river and loads barges, how the Ohio looked yesterday. He said deep, fast, and muddy. I’m fascinated and fearful at the same time by fast moving water. Remember, turn around, don’t drown.
The water at the little town of Lockport, Kentucky at Lock No. 2 on the Kentucky River crested last evening at 53.50 feet. The town was inundated, including our church, Lockport Baptist. We had just moved back into the church after cleaning up from last months’ flood, which was nothing compared to this. Flood water in the church is above the doors. The church consists of two buildings, the old church building and a fellowship hall with a kitchen. Please pray for us as we undertake the monumental task of cleanup.
Ella, I’m so sorry. I will pray for you all.
So glad y’all are safe. Stamey Creek is on the move for sure. Prayers for all that are not safe and have experienced loss and damage.
Great video Tipper & Matt. It is an awesome sight to see nature doing ‘her thing.’ So glad you all are ok but sad for those who didn’t fare so well. There was one time when my John & I were camping by a fairly large wide river, (which we could wade across) along with some elk hunters who camped in the trees behind us. They were already gone when we got up this morning after a good rain storm through the night. The river was at least a good 12-15 feet below the ground where we camped so we felt safe. We kept watch as it rose, fast enough one could actually see it rising along the river bank. But we didn’t take into consideration the area behind us was somewhat lower then where we were. Within a couple of hours, we happened to look behind and there was water everywhere! By the time we pulled the RV out it was about 2 inches above the floor boards in one dip in the side road out. We went to higher ground, and within a few hours the river had crossed the highway to hip high – the spawning salmon were swimming along the highway! The hunters lost everything, including a truck, as the waters reached to truck roof. It took 3 days for the river to go down enough to make the side road & highway passable. There were actual full trees, roots and all floating down the river and it eroded the gravel beds enough it changed the course of some of it. Shows how we surely do need to respect nature as we are powerless to control it.
Good morning, Tipper, and fellow Blind Pig fans! I just LOVE the sound of water moving. This had some gentle sounds and some loud, fast moving sounds. I’m glad no damage was done to your place, Tipper, and pray for all the damage and loss of 24 lives in other places. Mother nature can certainly be cruel! May God bless everyone!
My Dad would have wanted to go catfishing. He called it “come a tide in the river.” I always though that an odd expression so far from the sea. But spring of the year and rain it was time to go fishing. My brother and myself would spend the day “getting up” fish bait. Along about dusky dark we’d be on Cumberland River watching what the tide brought down.
I love your excitement over little things that some people might not notice. I’m the same way with water but just for wading!
It rained hard Sunday night and most of yesterday in Richmond, Virginia. When we had a lull in the action, I put the garbage can out for today’s pick-up and went to the drugstore. It started raining again on my way home. I am sure the ususal low-lying areas may have had some flooding. At least the pollen was washed away.
That roaring water looks and sounds scary! It will be a good time to go arrow head hunting. Last week was the worst weather I can remember here in KY for decades. Most of the tornado warnings came late at night, and the rain continued for six or seven days. NWS called 16 times, texted 16, and sent as many emails within a 12-hours as they tried to keep us alerted to the dangers the storms were causing. The schools and judicial system have been closed, not to mention all the businesses in town where the streets are closed. Thunder Over Louisville has been canceled for the second time since it began. I pray for my neighbors who have lost loved ones, experienced rescues and heart breaking devastation.
Wow, Stamey Creek sure is running swiftly! Glad you and all the family are safe. Prayers for those in West TN, Kentucky and any other place who were affected by storms.
We had a heavy rain yesterday on and off just about all day. Thankfully, we had no flooding. In my area of NC we needed it! Praying for all those who have experienced flooding and severe weather destruction.
♫ I can see clearly now, the rain is gone.
I can see all obstacles in my way.
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone.
It’s gonna be a bright, bright, bright, sunshiny day. ♫ ♪
It sure has turned into a bright, sunshiny, beautiful, cold day in my part of the world…love that song!
We received several good downpours of rain yesterday and some on Sunday. It was thankfully for us not a flooding rain. It was much needed and hopefully will reduce the fire chances and get the newly planted seeds growing. My prayers go out for all who experienced damage from the floods. Water is a powerful force which can and does change a landscape…..this has been so evident where I live which is about 18 miles south of Chimney Rock. I thought as I went to sleep on Sunday evening, listening to the rain fall, how soothing the sound was….then I thought about all the people who had experienced Helene. I am sure the sound of rain will never be the same for them. I am so glad you and your family are safe and had no damage.
Happy you folks are safe. Praying for those who weren’t as fortunate. Stay safe. ❤️❤️
We had rain the last two days but no flooding. Our house is on a small hill and so far, we haven’t had any trouble with our basement getting wet like we did with our house we lived in Charlottesville, Va. A few areas around us have had trouble with flooding in the past. Today and the next few days the temps will be in the upper 50s during the day.
I’m in Indiana, right across the Ohio river from Louisville, KY. We had nearly 8” of rain over the weekend. And, tornadoes all around Friday night. I’d never heard our tornado sirens go like they did, and the older I get, the more serious I take these warnings. And, of course flooding is in the top ten worse ever recorded in the area. March 15, we had racquetball sized hail, 1st time I’d seen anything bigger than a marble. We lost 3 windows, 2 roofs to be replaced, siding to be replaced, and 3 vehicles to repair. All during a full inside remodel. Trying times on my nerves for sure. Thankful my family has all been safe!
Joy, I’m so sorry for the damage and trying times. I will pray for you!
Your little creek looked so powerful in the video. This morning, here in the mountains of WV, we awoke to 27 degrees and snowflakes. I was watching the weather channel with my Mama yesterday when I saw that there were tornado warnings for some part of North Carolina. I am so happy your family was safe and my brother who lives near the coast was safe also. I am praying for everyone who was affected by the storms and not as fortunate.
I watch your short last night . Man, the creek was really moving! Granny’s pop up creek is something to see. Take care.
We got a good bit of rain yesterday, but had no problems with flooding. I think there was some flooding in the city of Greenville. What do you expect when you are destroying all of the land and trees and replacing it with cement and asphalt and housing developments? Tipper, I know that is not the case in your area. I have a larger creek on my property but live high enough above it and far enough from it, that I don’t worry about flooding. I have seen it get out of its bank many times but at only one time did I consider it truly flooding so far in my lifetime. Temperatures near 90 degrees several days last week, frost predicted for tonight.
Glad y’all are safe and sound. I love hearing the sound of water falling down a creek. Thank you so much for bringing us along today. Stay warm! Looks like we’ve got some chilly days this week. Much love from SC♥️
Where we live in Indiana our area received the highest rainfall in the state from this system. There is major flooding happening and it hasn’t been this bad since 2008 when this area seen the worst flooding since the 1920’s. It’s getting worse the further south you go. Thankfully no rain for a few more days.
So thankful y’all were safe and sound. Will also pray for those in your area not so lucky.
We’re in the Ohio river valley bordering KY. We thankfully are high enough up that there’s no worry of flood, but friends in areas around us have had to evacuate homes. I had to go over the bridge into KY on Sunday and couldn’t believe it, I’ve never seen the river so high. Entire exit ramps were under water. A lot of homes near the river are built up on stilts but some neighborhoods are under water. We had flooding similar back in 2018 but this is higher. We are supposed to have a pretty dry week now and it’ll start receding.
the creek was flooded out of his bank yesterday, here in Dahlonega Georgia, strange weather going on lately, my friend in Indiana suffering snow and cold weather, God help God bless