The hoopla over the tremendous water year continues unabated. We have received multiple emails from city and church, warning us about potential flooding, how to prepare, and where to go to fill sandbags. I have felt that even if all the water came pouring out of the mountains simultaneously, we would still be okay. But in an effort to prepare, I got stuff off the basement floor, and we've filled some sandbags. I think we'll be fine.
We took an evening stroll up to Rock Canyon to see the water status. What we saw was impressive! Water was rushing down the canyon in streambeds that have been dry for years. There was water where I have never seen water before. It was fast moving and added both visual and auditory excitement to our walk. Maybe we do need to be worried.
Rock Canyon Park, a bowl specifically designed to hold extra runoff, had a catch basin at the bottom of the rushing stream, and then a "river" that ran around the south and west edges of the field before dumping into a grated drain to run down to the lake. We spoke to a man who works for the city who told us they are almost continually monitoring the drain, making sure it wasn't getting clogged with anything and continuing to flow freely. After talking to him, I was much reassured by the city's planning and handling of the runoff. I really to think we will be fine.
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