I did make it to downtown Davenport today. The city blocked off river drive, and started construction of earthen dikes covered in plastic on the street. The dirt replaces sandbags and they are putting it far enough away from the river that it should have some effect.
Filed under: Flood | Tagged: Davenport, flood 2008, Mississippi, river |
I have some pictures of the flooding on my blog and in my flickr. Feel free to check them out.