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The Mighty Mississippi River

By Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

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May 09, 2011 10:30 AM

The Mighty Mississippi River

As everyone knows by now the Mighty Mississippi River has been rising and flooding many different Cities, Towns & Properties from the states Minnesota to Mississippi.

Well this is not the first time the Mighty Mississippi River has created terrible floods, it been happening for hundreds of years. So why do people live in areas close to the Mighty Mississippi River? Everyone has a choice to live where ever they want, and if the Mighty Mississippi Riverin known from time to time of flooding Cities, Town Farms and so many other properties … (MOVE SOME WHERE ELSE)!

Stop putting yourself in misery because of what the Mighty Mississippi River is capable of doing … (FLOODING)!

(Please Note) The photo above was not taken by Robert Swetz

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May 3, 2011 … The Army Corps of Engineers breach earthen levee Monday night to divert rising floodwaters to Missouri farm fields.
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U.S. to blow third hole in levee as floods worsen | Reuters

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Mar 20, 2011 … Forecasters: 2011 flood could set new watermark … one-in-three chance the Mississippi River could reach record flood levels this year. …
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Rita Fong

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE TODAY, Executive Broker 901-488-9590 - Marion, AR

Realtor - Marion Arkansas Homes for Sale

VB, everyone is keeping an eye on the river. They predict the water will reach 48 feet by 5/12, this Thursday. There are still many places under water in MS and TN. I took this picture when I was going to Memphis, Tn which is only 15 mins away from Marion, Ark.

May 09, 2011 10:40 AM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good evening, VB. Folks build along the banks of the Mississippi for the same reason that folks build and live in New Orleans. Yes they flood. Native Americans often wondered why the white man did silly things such as this. I wonder too...

May 09, 2011 10:42 AM

Robert Hammerstein

Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ

Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Robert - wow that's some picture... Surely this isn't the only or last time this will happen... I really feel bad for those people who are suffering through this. We had just had flooding in our areas again this spring just down the street from our house. I know this is devastating to those who live in flood zones... So sad...Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in those areas...

May 09, 2011 10:44 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Ritu and that is amazing and very sad!

And Michael ... Along with building by HUGE rivers like the Mississippi and Ocean properties why aren't people getting the hint from all the storms and disasters ... "Don't build close to them"!

Hello Robert and no it won't be the last time ... 2012 & 2013 are going to be worse then 2011, and thanks for stopping by!

VB ;o)

May 09, 2011 11:02 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

VB it is not just the Rivers, people live on hillsides (Hollywood Hills to Mallibu Hills) for the view and the potential is there for slides.....Ocean Views from the Hills of Playa Del Rey to Malibu to name a few.... just the way we are:))

May 09, 2011 12:24 PM

Stacey Smith

Keller Williams Realty - Aliso Viejo, CA

Your Orange County Beach Cities Realtor

Great question Bob... Also why would someone want to live in a city that is 20,000 feet below sea level? or why would you want to live in an area that is prone to tornados, hurricanes, wildfires, or earthquakes? Everyone has a different answer to that question.. My answer to living in an area that is prone to wild fires and earthquakes??? Because it sucks less then living in an area that is prone to tornados... =)

May 09, 2011 12:58 PM

Ellen Caruso

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

VB beautiful shot, but noting about a flood is real beauty, its devastation.

May 09, 2011 01:58 PM

Sondra Meyer:

EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX

See It. Experience It. Live It.

Michael above echoed my initial thoughts. I still wish that I could invent an affordable way to get the potential flood water to the areas like Texas and Colorado that are having a drought.

May 09, 2011 02:34 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Thanks for stopping by Endre and VB would like to be one of those people in those hills, but I would worry less about my home falling off some cliff before a river flooded my home, and or tornado, hurricane, etc. The only thing we have to worry about in Vegas is the heat and all a person has to do is drink plenty of water and step into the AC if you get to hot!

And Stacey it is strange, different strokes for different folks!

Thanks for stopping by Ellen and disaster is disaster anyway you look at it, and no it's not a good thing!

Hello Sondra and there's another problem ... "Droughts"

VB ;o)

May 09, 2011 04:16 PM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Bob, that is an awesome photo! It is amazing the power that nature can unleash!

May 09, 2011 06:17 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Tony & Darcy and yes Nature Unleashed!

VB ;o)

May 09, 2011 06:20 PM

Tiffany Torgan

Harcourts Prestige Properties of La Jolla - La Jolla, CA

Featured on HGTV's New Show! How Close Can I Beach

That picture is so powerful! I am guessing some people who live along the banks do so for work or the cost of the property probably is less.

May 09, 2011 08:40 PM

Diane Daley

Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

Not where I would live , but then again New orleans would not be either.... Why place your self below sea level on the ocean???? Never made sense to me, Why not build my new mansion in the most traveled hurricane pathway... that's where I want to live!!!

May 10, 2011 02:03 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Tiffany and I would say when peoples properties get flooded they do work hard, and lose value.

I really don't know why people live in places of natural disasters, but they have now excuse when their homes are destroyed.

VB ;o)

May 10, 2011 03:05 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

I remember visiting St. Louis years ago when the Mississippi River widened at flood stage. It was amazing to see.

May 10, 2011 03:19 AM

Carl Winters

Canyon Lake, TX

If you live in a flood zone you should expect flooding. If you live in an area with hurricanes, expect hurricanes. If you live in an area where there is drought, expect drought. If you live in an area where there are tornados, expect tornados. Just hope these folks had good flood insurance. Even so, we need to keep them in our prayers.

May 10, 2011 03:30 PM