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2006 Erie Canal Flood - Canajoharie |
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Special thanks to Jim & Sue on Water Dancer III who provided these photos:
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The lawn & flower beds in front of the pavillion are completely submerged.
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There's quite a water current flowing right through the pavillion. The flag in the left background shows the location of the submerged pier. See full-sized photo
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Tons of debris floats past the boats stranded at the dock. The dock holds in place, 50 yards from the new shore. See full-sized photo
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The rescue squad arrives on jetskis to check on the boaters.
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This view shows the distance between the stranded boats and the shore. The Beech-Nut plant appears in the background.
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A small creek is now a major river in the background. The 2 small boats are tied to the submerged pier on the creek. See full-sized photo
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Shown here are the 6 boats stranded at the floating dock. Note the gangplanks go straight down into the water. The boats are: Loon, Pelican, Catnip Too, Patience, Palmetto Moon and Water Dancer III. The boaters were removed on June 25th and the following day the waters reached 20 feet above flood stage.
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This aerial photo shows the extent of the flooding. The yellow line indicates the location of the submerged piers. In the upper right corner is Lock 14.
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As seen here, the people of Canajoharie suffered along with the boaters. The main street and most of the rest of the town also was flooded.
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After the flood waters receeded, the people of Canajoharie threw a Going Away Party for the marooned boaters whom they had already helped so much.
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