Hurricane Florence ~ The Cape Fear River at Fayetteville, North Carolina has receded to normal levels, 09/25
The residue of mud clearly shows where the river was a week ago as it crested at about 61 feet last Tuesday, 09/18.
The residue of mud clearly shows where the river was a week ago as it crested at about 61 feet last Tuesday, 09/18.
Cool Spring Street at the bridge crossing Cross Creek
Although the bridge was not washed out as it was by Hurricane Matthew in 2016, the street remains closed a week after the Cape Fear River crested. You can see from the mud on the plants and the roadway, there was harrowing flooding for those who live nearby. I am sure they wonder when this will be over… Contrast what I saw today with what I saw the morning of the 16th.
I visited the newly replaced bridge in Cross Creek Park. I can see the creek came out of its banks there as well but with less impact, or so it seems…