St. John River flooding could be worst on record

People are fleeing homes and businesses on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border, as the area around Maine's northern tip suffers its worst flooding on record. via WLOS

[Samantha Cyr]

I know this flooding is getting out od hand.. I even saw a hous efloating down the river. Its possible if the fort kent bridge fell the water will get even higher.. theis is unbelievable..

[From Fort Kent]

I am so sorry to see what is happening to our little town. My hope is that everybody gets through this in one piece without losing everything they own. My prayers are with you all.

[Barb Sacramento CA]

I'm trying to find pictures of the current flooding on Main St., Meadow Lane and Blockhouse Rd - any suggestions where I can find them on the net? Thanks for any help - prayers and good thoughts to friends and family in Fort Kent

[steve]

Barb Sacramento CA wrote:

I'm trying to find pictures of the current flooding on Main St., Meadow Lane and Blockhouse Rd - any suggestions where I can find them on the net? Thanks for any help - prayers and good thoughts to friends and family in Fort Kent

Here, try this site
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx...

[Al R]

This is the town I was born and raised. Today, on TV I saw the news and could not believe at how bad it has gotten. I hope no one gets hurt. I hope they get financial support.

Barb Sacramento CA wrote:

I'm trying to find pictures of the current flooding on Main St., Meadow Lane and Blockhouse Rd - any suggestions where I can find them on the net? Thanks for any help - prayers and good thoughts to friends and family in Fort Kent

[Joseph]

If I find any pictures,I will send them to you. From what you've written, it looks to me that you know the area. This is the town I was brought up and it also concerns me.

Barb Sacramento CA wrote:

I'm trying to find pictures of the current flooding on Main St., Meadow Lane and Blockhouse Rd - any suggestions where I can find them on the net? Thanks for any help - prayers and good thoughts to friends and family in Fort Kent

[butch in ohio]

hi Barb,hope that your mom is OK, and the water doesn't damage you house. If you get any pictures please email them to me at bill.picard @yahoo.com

[Julie in So ME]

I haven't found any pictures, but my cousins who live behind the Blockhouse evacuated Monday with water throughout the first floor of the house. If you Google "Fort Kent Flood April 2008" you do get lots of news stories with a few pictures and videos.

Barb Sacramento CA wrote:

I'm trying to find pictures of the current flooding on Main St., Meadow Lane and Blockhouse Rd - any suggestions where I can find them on the net? Thanks for any help - prayers and good thoughts to friends and family in Fort Kent

[Julie]

I hope everyone is fine. Water can't be good to use at this time so be careful. Hope family and friends are fine. If you need to get away come down south! Love me!!

[Dawn Higgins Spring Texas]

My Mom lives on Market Street. Simone Pelletier.

I have been watching the news since last night and this is far worse than I can ever remember
growing up.

I hope everyone will be okay.

Dawn

[Clint O Red Feather CO]

Barb Sacramento CA wrote:

I'm trying to find pictures of the current flooding on Main St., Meadow Lane and Blockhouse Rd - any suggestions where I can find them on the net? Thanks for any help - prayers and good thoughts to friends and family in Fort Kent

Lived and worked in Ft Kent, grew up in St Francis.
I have pictures my niece sent me, not sure how to get them out there. They're of the Fish River area around the credit union, a few from the Riverside Park and the Int'l Bridge.

[Karen]

Barb Sacramento CA wrote:

I'm trying to find pictures of the current flooding on Main St., Meadow Lane and Blockhouse Rd - any suggestions where I can find them on the net? Thanks for any help - prayers and good thoughts to friends and family in Fort Kent

try www.sjv.net they have lots of pictures on this site.

[Karen]

try www.sjv.net lots of pictures there.
Go to Image Gallary then click on flood 2008.

[Clint Red Feather CO]

Any news from Allagash and St.Francis?

[blue nose]

Snow, then rain, oh well, it is never serious till it hits home. Do like every one else, deal with it.

[Gene O St John Me]

Clint Red Feather CO wrote:

Any news from Allagash and St.Francis?

Everthing was fine in St Francis and Allagash, bur a few homes damaged or destoyed in St John has well as Fort Kent and all along the St John River Valley on both sides of the border