Now that the threat of small streams and creeks overflowing have subsided, all eyes have turned to the Susquehanna River itself. Though this flood is not one of the worst that's happened here in the Harrisburg area, its effects are still devastating. Though there is significant property damage, loss of life has been minimal.
For some reason, I have a fascination for natural disasters. Of course, I don't like the human suffering component about them, as the horrors in Japan defy description. Nonetheless, there's something about the awesome power of Mother Nature that mesmerizes. Humans can try all they might to try to harness it, but she will always prevail.
Here are some images showing the Susquehanna River today, just after it crested at 20.09 feet around noon today.
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| Corner of Front and Market Streets, West Fairview. Don't expect that car to run anytime soon. |
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| North Front Street, on the Susquehanna - Middle Paxton Township line, near Fort Hunter. |
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| North parking lot on City Island. Don't let the banners on the poles fool you, this is definitely March. The City of Harrisburg is so broke that it seems they couldn't afford calendars this year. |
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| This unknown bicyclist made it a point to tell me that the water was "cold." Never mind the strong current. |
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| Parking garage in City Island's south parking lot. You can see the "Pride of the Susquehanna" riverboat to the right; normally it's dry docked on the pavement for the winter, but it's actually floating again in this picture. |
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