The Finley River in Ozark, MO, is overflowing once more! It feels like it's been raining for weeks and weeks now, but yesterday's torrential downpours topped any rain we've seen recently. The result is the Finley RiverOzark, MO has overflowed its banks, several areas in downtown , were flooded, and many roads are closed.
The Finley River Park in Ozark, MO, is under nearly 3' of water. I've lived here over 30 years now, and while I've seen the park flood on several occasions, I'm always awestruck by the sight of it.
Standing on the Finley River Bridge next to the old mill was an incredible experience. It feels as if you're literally standing on top of the water, and the fast pace of the water rushing under the bridge will make you feel dizzy, as if the bridge is moving. Between the loud roar of the water and the strong winds today, coupled with the movement of the water, it can really make you lose your equilibrium.
The Ozark Special Road District facility is flooded, along with the park's pavilions, playground equipment, and the light displays for the Annual Christmas in the Park.
Here is a comparison of the view of the river taken from the Finley River Bridge before and after the rains.
Here are photos of the former Heritage Chrysler Jeep Dealership in Ozark and the road to Riverside Inn.
The water is already showing signs of receding. While our area does tend to flood in heavy rains, the flooding rarely lasts long, and usually recedes within 24-48 hours.
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Lina Robertson Jones
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RE/MAX Solutions
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Ozark, MO, 65721 |
Mobile: (417) 844-7265
linarobertson@remax.net
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About the author: I am full-time REALTOR® with RE/MAX Solutions in Springfield, MO, and a member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®. I have helped hundreds of families in the Springfield, Nixa, Republic and Ozark real estate markets, whether buying a home, or selling a home. Visit my website at www.ozarks-realestate.com to search for All Springfield MO Area MLS listings. Want to know what our market is like? My website is also an excellent resource for current Springfield MO Area Real Estate Market Reports, as well as current market reports for Ozark, Nixa, Republic, and Rogersville.
Lina - Those are some pretty incredible photos. We're having above average rainfall in GA too. In my area we're about 18" ahead for the year.
Hi Lina, This is a very well assembled post. If you would like a resource to be able to make this a slide show and be able to add your name and © on the photos, go to Picnik.com There is a free version and a pro version for $29 per year. I works pretty well and is intuitive. I must say that seeing rivers overflowing is outside of my normal experience, it is certainly good to see your photos in this very easy to follow photo blog.
I noticed that the gargage building in your photo certainly looked like it was flooded. Has the flood done any residential damage?
Kinda know how floods work! Its a river basin and it fills up when rivers over flow. I guess it will make its way to the Mississippi River. Its 84 here today, much like a summer day.
Picnik is great, get it and use it.
It must be expensive to deal with the flooding on a regular basis. Does it happen every year? or every few years? (or did you tell us and I missed it?) LOL
Debi
Lina,
The pictures are great (the reality of flooding is not!)