Plymouth residents watching rivers rise again

by Nora Gathings (hsgathings@wsbt.com)

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People in Plymouth put sand bags around their homes again this week after rains caused the Yellow River to rise. (WSBT photo).

By WSBT News1

Story Created: Feb 5, 2008 at 9:58 PM EST

Story Updated: Feb 6, 2008 at 9:07 AM EST

PLYMOUTH — The rain Tuesday night had many people wondering whether their homes will flood again. People in Plymouth haven't even received FEMA money from last month's flood, and they're already preparing for more.

The Yellow River overflowed its banks Tuesday night.

"We don't see the top of it yet. When it starts going across the road here, we have to start preparing to get out," said Marilyn Rowe, who lives near the river.

Homes are finally dry from last month's flood.

"We had about three inches of water in the house -- bedroom, bathroom and living room. We had to take up the carpet and pad that was soaking wet," said Rowe.

"By the time we get stuff back to normal, we have to pull it up again," said Michelle Weldon, another homeowner.

Weldon's basement and foundation were ruined. This time, she isn't taking any chances.

"We still have sandbags from last time," said Weldon. "I'll make sure everything is out this time."

When the Yellow River was at a flood stage last month, it only took a few hours for nearby homes and roads to flood once the rain started falling.

"I knew because the river was getting high," said Weldon.

The river is now at a flood stage and rising, but some people aren't concerned yet.

"If we don't get too much rain tonight and it turns to sleet and snow, we might be OK," said Rowe.

Marshall County Emergency Management has not put any precautionary measures in place. Like many people, they're waiting to see what happens overnight. They say they are ready to step in.

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