Bill Steffen
Mississippi Flooding, Riverland Migratory Bird Sanctuary, West Alton, Mo.
Eagles' Rest area, Riverland's Migratory Bird Sanctuary, West Alton, Mo. Taken from pullout along Highway leading to Alton Bridge-about 1/4 mile before the bridge. Looking north, Mississippi river is on the other side of the tree line. Note white street sign bottom center.Image taken about 5PM, 5/6/17. Mississippi was 13.7 feet over flood stage at 10.00AM, reportedly. Riverland drive is not underwater at about 5pm, but is closed. Audubon Bldg. and grounds appear to be undamaged since they are higher up-not pictured in this image.
Mississippi Flooding, Riverland Migratory Bird Sanctuary, West Alton, Mo.
Eagles' Rest area, Riverland's Migratory Bird Sanctuary, West Alton, Mo. Taken from pullout along Highway leading to Alton Bridge-about 1/4 mile before the bridge. Looking north, Mississippi river is on the other side of the tree line. Note white street sign bottom center.Image taken about 5PM, 5/6/17. Mississippi was 13.7 feet over flood stage at 10.00AM, reportedly. Riverland drive is not underwater at about 5pm, but is closed. Audubon Bldg. and grounds appear to be undamaged since they are higher up-not pictured in this image.