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Water in downtown Des Moines has risen quite a bit since my last trip. Bridges are just above water. Levees are getting wet. It's going to be close.
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1 year ago 0 + -There are supposed to be arches there on that bridge.
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1 year ago 0 + -Amphitheater very much underwater. Embassy Suites in the background
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1 year ago 0 + -Ton of media trucks down there.
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1 year ago 0 + -Notice the arch. Or what's left showing anyway. FULL RIVER!
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1 year ago 0 + -Water was up to the levees, a couple of spots soaking thru
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1 year ago 0 + -That's a stairway to the lower walkway (underwater)
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1 year ago 0 + -Again... can't see the arches any more.
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1 year ago 0 + -Foot bridge was really getting soaked
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1 year ago 0 + -I loved the random commentary from the old guy here.
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1 year ago 0 + -Decorative ornament atop one submerged bridge archway
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1 year ago 0 + -Ya think?
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1 year ago 0 + -Railway bridge taking a lot of water
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1 year ago 0 + -I dare you to run out there!
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1 year ago 0 + -Principal Park (Iowa Cubs) underwater
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1 year ago 0 + -damp and stinky on Court Ave.