Rome Flooding

While we were in Iowa there was major flooding back here in PA. We only had minor problems with the creek behind our house but here are some photos from a quick drive through Rome.

In July of 2017 this resident had major flooding and constructed a wall of concrete blocks that he thought would protect his property... It didn't!



Each block measures 2 foot by 2 foot by 6 feet long and weighs 3,500 pounds. The concrete blocks were stacked two rows high but couldn't stop the flood water.



This 3,500 pound block was moved over 100 feet by the force of the water.



Heading north on route 187 from the wall, this house had basement walls collapse from the force of the water.





The force of the water on this garage pushed in a wall and blew out the garage doors.



At the north end of town trees were stuck under the bridge.



Major damage around the sawmill and Bed & Breakfast area.