The old railroad depot in Vicksburg, Mississippi has been inundated by the flooding along the Mississippi River. I was in Vicksburg last weekend and was able to see first-hand the effects of the flood. The picture above was taken on Saturday afternoon, a day after the river had crested at 57.1 feet, exceeding the great 1927 flood by over a foot to set a new record.
The city of Vicksburg is located on bluffs above the river, safe from flooding except for the low area along the waterfront, which is protected by a flood wall. Unfortunately, the old depot building is just outside the flood wall.
That's amazing. It's nice to see a comparison picture so we get a glimpse of just how devastating it actually is.
ReplyDeleteDorene--I saw lots of the destructive force of nature on this trip as I passed through Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. Amazing what nature can dish out.
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