[CedarDave]

It's good that the water level is not rising. But, I'm having a hard time agreeing with that guy on CNN who called the level equalizing with the Lake "positive." Nothing has been "stabalized" (they said this as if they were able to do something). They CAN now deal with the breech and then pump for six months or so before the city has a chance to be inhabitable again. I guess this is "positive."

Two points from a guy that sometimes views the glass as half empty.

First, I hope the water satuation hasn't weakened the leeves along the Mississippi River. That water level is 10-14 ft. higher than the lake. If one of those goes, the problem is compounded. Second, lets hope another storm doesn't come their way in the next 60 days. Central Florida got three in the same location last summer. Here a second storm would undo everything already under repair. But at least the city wouldn't have to be re-evacuated.

[Types_with_Fist]

But at least the city wouldn't have to be re-evacuated.

Well, Both points are taken. The city, though, is going to be uninhabitable for months. The houses -- almost all of them -- are total losses. We are talking about billions to rebuild after up to six months of nobody being able to live in the city.

I have the same concerns about the river levy. But it also seems to me that many taller buildings with their foundations under water for months could also be compromised. It's just a godawful mess.

[Ingtar]

The announcements that the water level was equalized with the lake and was no longer rising it actually great news. It means that water is not coming in from the river. Or, at least, the water from the river is not having a significant impact. The river level is higher than the lake.