Here are a few photographs of the devastation. The volume of water is simply amazing.
The following link to the Cincinnati Enquirer provides an excellent day-by-day timeline on the rising waters. http://enquirer.com/flood_of_97/day1.html
In speaking through the years with those who lived the flood, the emotions still ring true. Indeed, buildings in New Richmond, like the Green Kayak Market and Front Street, had upwards of 5' of water rolling through them- hard to imagine.
March has been a rough month for the towns and residents along the Ohio River. More to come later...
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