Thanks guys for your support. I've been upset and saddened by this ordeal. I love my hometown of Bismarck. It's a nice clean, charming town. I hate to see it in a mess and the people that have to go through this. My grandpa built his house by himself and my uncle lives in it now. I would not want to see it flooded. My cousin lives close to them. My dad's shop was only a few feet of being flooded. Thank goodness the water has gone down after they used the explosives to break up the ice jam. My family should be ok but they are not completely out of danger. Ice jams can still form and we have tons of snow to melt again.

I have family near the Red River by Fargo. They are still in danger of flooding and I hope it turns out well for them. Some small towns have been flooded that I have spent time in. Just about every town near a creek or river has had flooding issues in the state.

As tempting as it is to be in FL working outside in the winter, I could never leave my state. I would miss it too much.

Ponchoshop, I hope things get better for you. Flooding really stinks.