The Floods of 2019: Links to the Stories

Rural Resurrection covered the Floods of 2019 through a series of posts since floodwaters first impacted the upper Midwest. The coverage of the event and how communities have worked to overcome obstacles to recover will continue to be an area of emphasis on this blog. I feel that these stories are important to other communities that may face the same hardships in the future.

Provided below is a list of the postings on Rural Resurrection about the floods and the recovery efforts. When new posts on this subject are added to the blog, this post will be updated and re-published later in the week.

Historic Flooding in the Midwest – Does Anyone Care?

Midwest flooding in 2019 impacted numerous communities and has even forced numerous evacuations. But mainstream national media didn’t it the attention it deserved.

Downtown Davenport Flooded – Is there National Media Interest?

Downtown Davenport, Iowa, was inundated as the levy that was created to protect it from the Mississippi floodwaters has failed. But did the media care? It was just a blip on their radars as the political drama was, and continues to be, their center of focus.

Hey, Don’t forget the Hay in Disaster Recovery

Don’t forget the importance of hay in disaster recovery. Flood-ruined hay needs to be replaced for livestock operations to survive.

Flooding in Missouri Taking its Toll

Rural communities throughout the Midwest were being impacted by floodwaters for not just days, but several weeks, with no end in sight. Missouri has some of the hardest-hit communities.

Verdigre Striving to Rebuild

One of the towns hardest hit by the 2019 floods was Verdigre, Nebraska. But through hard work and dedication, they are on the right track.

Tough Decisions in Pacific Junction

The community of Pacific Junction certainly has an uncertain future. The floods that devastated the community in 2019 have long-lasting impacts as the community is forced to make some tough decisions.

UNL Serviceship Assists Flood Recovery in Brownville

The small tourist town of Brownville, Nebraska was hit hard by the floods of 2019. Looking for help, they turned to the UNL Serviceship Program for assistance.

Winslow Striving for Higher Ground (Part 1) (Part 2)

Residents of Winslow NE are thinking outside the box in their attempt to recover from the 2019 floods. They are looking to move the entire town.

2019 Flood Recovery: North Bend, NE (Part 1) (Part 2)

The recovery of North Bend, Nebraska from the floods of 2019 was a well-organized community-wide effort. Their response should be a template for others.

Once again, keep an eye out for more articles in this series as there are a number of other posts in the hopper that provide stories of how other communities survived and recovered from the 2019 floods.

2019 Flood Recovery: Grafton, Illinois

Grafton was hit hard by the 2019 floods as the Mississippi River stayed at flood stage for over 120 days. But this tourist community has evolved and become more resilient over the years. They are now looking to expand their tourism industry and bring residents back. It’s paying off too.

2019 Flood Recovery: Helping with Flood Buckets

The struggles of Craig, Missouri, during the 2019 floods are worth discussing, but how other communities helped is notable as well. Caring congregations from nearby communities helped in numerous ways, including the provision of “Flood Buckets” to the residents of Craig.