"Skies were gray but they're not gray anymore" Goodbye Colorado rain

As you probably know some parts of Colorado are severely affected by flash flooding last week. Many areas are still inundated with water. Homes, businesses, roads and infrastructure have been completely destroyed. The unbelievable devastation is heartbreaking.

I’ve been praying for sunshine, blue skies, no rain and better days ahead for all – and it looks like we’re finally on our way. Yesterday, after 8 days of rain, the sun came out and blue skies have returned!

Fortunately, Livermore and Red Feather escaped major disaster because we are high enough, and because we have no large rivers or canyons.  But after 8 days of rain – and SO MUCH OF IT, it has created problems for some in our mountain communities, too, like flooded basements, leaky roofs and intermittent power outages. The ground is fairly saturated.   Minor inconveniences compared to what so many others have had to face.

I ran into a client in the store on Saturday, who lives in Loveland during the week and has a weekend cabin in Red Feather.  “Who would have thought we’d have to come to Red Feather so that we would have running water and electricity!” he said.   Well, in case of flood- first rule is “move to higher ground”, my friend!

But, not all are so fortunate. Thousands have been displaced.   They all remain in my thoughts and prayers, today and my heart goes out to those who have lost so much. 

Today, I noticed all the rain has brought out tons of mushrooms- something I have NEVER seen before in Red Feather, in September.

I can't seem to change "Colorado Wildfires" below to "Colorado Floods"- but go ahead, click on that Red Cross button anyway.  The Colorado Red Cross supports Colorado Rescue Operations and helps evacuees with shelter, food and basic necessities.

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“A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul”

Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO

 www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net

800-531-2195

I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Fox Acres, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I’m here to help you.

The information contained in Mary’s blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.

I write about my area in Colorado; Law, Custom & Procedure vary from State to State and even within the State.

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