As the storm moves inland and merges with the system that we are getting, people may want to keep track at:Similar experience here in northern Illinois. We got as much rain as the eye of Ike laid down.
I'm glad for the folks down there. Though a 20' surge was predicted, it sounds like it was only about 12'. A tragedy indeed. But, in most cases, not a catastrophe.
It seems many prayers have been answered.
As the storm moves inland and merges with the system that we are getting, people may want to keep track at: