I recently had the opportunity to survey the devastation of the flooding Missouri River thanks to a fly-over from my Tarkio MO homeboys, Wingnuts Flying Circus. On the run from the Tarkio Road Celebration to the Soca Jukebox Tour Kick-off in Grand Island NE, I forgot my good camera so these shots were taken with my camera phone.
Got a chance to inspect the river breach in MO, IA and NE. We’re not too happy to report the tragedy (most agree this was a man-made disaster from an error at the Army Core of Engineers) to farmland, wildlife and entire communities along the mighty MO. It was truly an amazing site, water spread out in all directions for miles, farm houses – now islands, totally surrounded by water with most just jutting out from the river.
Sincere thanks to the dedicated crew – Jayson Prather, Brooks Hurst and MO Congressman (and pilot), Sam Graves for this dramatic overview and safe transport.
