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I live a mile away from the river. During a heavy rain, can the river overflow and flood my neighborhood?

April 26, 2017away flood heavy live NEIGHBORHOOD overflow rain River

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I live a mile away from the river. During a heavy rain, can the river overflow and flood my neighborhood?

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Yes, the river can rise and overflow it’s banks. You should take precautions to protect your valuables. In cases of extreme flooding, the Village agencies will provide assistance with sandbagging.