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[helwen]

Eye of the storm is supposed to pass over western MA ~2-4 p.m.

My MIL said that Albany NY will be getting the worst of it next.

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Here, the river is down a little at the moment, with the slowing down (relatively) of rainfall.

The brook is flowing directly into the fire pond at the moment, instead of through the underground pipe, and the stone bridge is almost certainly underwater. There is daylight under the covered bridge again, however. Hopefully enough can move downstream before the next lot of rain comes through.

The people in charge of the local dam lowered the level before the hurricane, but perhaps not enough, plus apparently there was a valve that should have been opened to keep it from filling up too quickly. Some people have been evacuated from Bronson Avenue (not near us) already, but there is concern the dam may not hold.

Another 1-1/2" has fallen. Total of 7-1/4" so far.

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[gardengirl6.livejournal.com]

3.7" in South Amherst, and nothing but twigs blown down in my yard. The barn floor is pretty soggy, but my basement has only its usual small puddle - I'll take it! Hope you continue to be ok there.