An elementary school and a nursing home were also demolished. Flooding continues today, and as many as 150 homes are partially or completely under water. Fifty-two people have been hospitalized. There is no electricity and public telephone lines have yet to be repaired. Fresh water and food is in short supply.
Rescuers continue to search for stranded, wounded or dead.
Early this morning two rescuers in a boat found a 7 year old girl's body floating face down in the flood. A wet and shivering kitten was huddled on top of her. In one of the commercial sections of town that was only partially damaged, there have been reports of looting. Law enforcement officers have been in short supply since they have been assisting with rescue attempts. Public officials are worried because more heavy rains are expected tomorrow and the water level is predicted to rise another 9 inches.