September 26, 2012 UPDATE

UPDATE:  As the urgency decreases, crews have been travelling flooded areas by air to assess the damage. Rough estimates to date indicate 823 residences have been damaged: of that number 14 residences were destroyed. The Yenta River has dropped 18 inches and the weather forecast expects a ridge of high pressure which will provide more storm relief through the weekend.

More indications that the flooding is easing up is that the Red Cross will be closing their Willow shelter today at 3:00 p.m.  As much drinking water that is available will be transported to the Willow Community Center/Library in anticipation of needs after the shelter closes.

Carol Vardeman - Public Information Officer 373-5378