Heavy Rains Wash Away Roads, Driveways In Grant County
County Faces $600,000 In Damage To Infrastructure
Updated: 2:12 pm CDT July 25, 2010
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POTOSI, Wis. -- Heavy overnight rains lead to rescues and evacuations in Grant County Saturday morning, where flash flooding has caused more than a half million dollars in damage.
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About 4 inches of rain fell in just a few hours and throughout southwest part of the county, floods have left a lasting impact."This really wiped things out. This was unbelievable," said Leland Udelhofen, who lives near Potosi.Grant County Emergency Management officials are still gathering damage reports from various townships to determine what areas are hit hardest as of Saturday afternoon.After a full report is provided to the state, the county will likely be seeking state or federal disaster assistance."Two o'clock in the morning we had our first 911 call of a family trapped in their house which was surrounded by rushing water," said Steve Braun, emergency management director for Grant County.In the early hours Saturday morning, the emergency calls poured in.Roads and bridges in rural areas of the county were heavily damaged or washed away completely."Just from the townships we've had report in, we're looking at about $600,000 in damage to infrastructure at this point," said Braun.And the damage to homes and basements will add to the clean-up efforts. As the creek in Udelhofen's backyard swelled with torrential rains, his yard disappeared."Probably 15 feet at least, maybe 20, the whole thing's washed out. You can see that," Udelhofen.
Udelhofen was among those evacuated near Potosi due to flash flooding."The fire department come banging on the door, told me my driveway was gone. I couldn't get out and go anywhere, so they wanted me to go up to the fire station," said Udelhofen.The water in the first floor of Larry Ames' home reached his shoulders."Tried to get the car out, and by that time it's too late. Trying to get everything, get dressed ... We were sleeping, get dressed and everything, but the water's too high, you can't get out," said Ames.He's now picking up what the flood left behind, thankful no one was hurt and for the generosity of those willing to help his family."Well, it's a godsend, all the volunteers," said Ames.
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About 4 inches of rain fell in just a few hours and throughout southwest part of the county, floods have left a lasting impact."This really wiped things out. This was unbelievable," said Leland Udelhofen, who lives near Potosi.Grant County Emergency Management officials are still gathering damage reports from various townships to determine what areas are hit hardest as of Saturday afternoon.After a full report is provided to the state, the county will likely be seeking state or federal disaster assistance."Two o'clock in the morning we had our first 911 call of a family trapped in their house which was surrounded by rushing water," said Steve Braun, emergency management director for Grant County.In the early hours Saturday morning, the emergency calls poured in.Roads and bridges in rural areas of the county were heavily damaged or washed away completely."Just from the townships we've had report in, we're looking at about $600,000 in damage to infrastructure at this point," said Braun.And the damage to homes and basements will add to the clean-up efforts. As the creek in Udelhofen's backyard swelled with torrential rains, his yard disappeared."Probably 15 feet at least, maybe 20, the whole thing's washed out. You can see that," Udelhofen.
Udelhofen was among those evacuated near Potosi due to flash flooding."The fire department come banging on the door, told me my driveway was gone. I couldn't get out and go anywhere, so they wanted me to go up to the fire station," said Udelhofen.The water in the first floor of Larry Ames' home reached his shoulders."Tried to get the car out, and by that time it's too late. Trying to get everything, get dressed ... We were sleeping, get dressed and everything, but the water's too high, you can't get out," said Ames.He's now picking up what the flood left behind, thankful no one was hurt and for the generosity of those willing to help his family."Well, it's a godsend, all the volunteers," said Ames.Copyright 2010 by Channel 3000. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
