The Root River turned the low lands into one big lake. Farm fields were completely underwater and farmers were literally trying to save their livestock as the floated on down towards the Mississippi. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. It was just incredible to see what was once a fertile valley, completely submerged. Here's a photo of four baby phoebes that were born and raised right under the eve of our cabin porch.
Phoebes make great bug zappers and require no electricity.