County road repairs expected to stretch into fall; secondary flood brings more headaches

A barn just south of Waumandee, which borders Waumandee Creek, indicates floodwaters from the Aug. 11 flash flood far surpassed all other high-water marks noted over the past quarter-century. Buffalo County went into a state of emergency following the flood, which caused widespread damage to homes and public infrastructure throughout the central portion of the county.

A truck dumped a load of gravel on Hayes Road in Dover Township on Friday, Aug. 19, after a second batch of heavy rain the previous morning caused Three Mile Creek to blow out the culvert, which provides access to private properties, a second time. The two recent flood events have caused millions of dollars in damage to public and private property.

History repeated itself in Gilmanton on Thursday, Aug. 18, as Elk Creek once again flooded the area behind the Gilmanton Feed & Farm Supply store. Debris and flood-soaked possessions residents had already sorted through from the first deluge were again tossed around by the swift current that morning.

Backyards of homes along County Hwy. B bordering Elk Creek in Gilmanton were once again covered by floodwaters and mud last week, a frustrating blow for residents.

Road markers similar to these will continue to be a common sight throughout Buffalo County as highway crews address a long list of fixes for roads, bridges and culverts. This road, a stretch of County Hwy. Z northeast of Gilmanton, is the only county road that has not yet re-opened, Buffalo County Highway Commissioner Bob Platteter said Monday.

County road repairs expected to stretch into fall; secondary flood brings more headaches

Tue, 08/23/2016 - 15:08 mheditor

by Beth Kraft

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