River staying within banks

Saturday, March 12, 2011

The river has stayed within its banks

We have dodged the flood bullet for the time being.  The river is currently at 14.65 ft. and looks to crest at 14.8 ft. feet this afternoon.  The river looks to quickly fall following the crest.  It is going to be a beautiful day but the golf course is still very wet.  The golf course no longer drains once the river is at 11 feet so the canals have begun to flood around 15 and 17 green.  This water will leave the golf course as soon as the river drops below 11 feet.

17 Bridge Under Water

The bridges to #17 Green and #16 Tee are under water.  Some of the catch basins in the fairways are under water.  The catch basins are located in the low points of the fairway.  Water drains to these basins and then drains into the canals or ponds through underground pipes.  Water cannot currently drain due to the fact that ponds and canals are overflowing and cannot take on any more water.  Please do not drive off of the cart paths today or attempt to drive across any bridge that is under water.