USA flood affecting travel east/west?

[BCPaul]

Hi

This is my first posting! I hope I'm doing is right as I'm using the Android app.

We bought a Trillium trailer and we are planning to travel highway 20 through Nebraska into Iowa in July. Should we be concerned about getting across re the flooding that is going on now? I have visions of our trailer floating downstream with our kids in it. ;-)

And tips on where to cross or will it not really be a problem? We've never been in those parts of the US let alone around a flood.

Thanks in advance!

[cpaharley2008]

I would assume Nebraska and Iowa SHP would be able to tell you current road conditions as well as DOT in each state. That's where I would start. I'd wait until right before leaving before checking.

[Darwin Maring]

We watch Headline News and The Weather channel.
We Choose interstate highways with the high bridges.

[Cyndi B.]

It's the southwest corner of Iowa that is floating away. I am to take a trip by Amtrak the middle of next month and will have to go through Minot, ND. So far the train is still running according to the web site.

[BCPaul]

It took me about 1 minute to figure out what SHP meant - I'm from Canada!

I checked the websites and they provide good info.

I'm guessing the big interstate highways will be fine. We're so excited about our first Trill trip. 2 months+ on the road!

Thank you for the tips.

[Darwin Maring]

SHP? And I'm clueless from the USA.

This morning the news said Minot, ND was at one of the highest flood stages ever and they expected it to go another 5 feet more.

[BCPaul]

Fires, floods and tornadoes. Looks like we picked a perfect year to break into RVing! ;-)

[Darwin Maring]

And High Gas Prices.

Just because the price has gone down a little, it ain't cheep.

[Cyndi B.]

They've suspended Amtrak from going through Minot, ND. Hopefully by the time I go things will be operating through that part of the country.

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by Darwin Maring

SHP? And I'm clueless from the USA.

This morning the news said Minot, ND was at one of the highest flood stages ever and they expected it to go another 5 feet more.

"State Highway Patrol"

[Adrian W]

"State Highway Patrol"....... Thanks! I had no Idea. We have NMSP. Texas & Arizona have DPS. Colorado has SP. Ha!
New Mexico State Police | Home Page Training and Recruiting Application Career Opportunities
TxDPS - Texas Department of Public Safety
Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), Arizona Highway Patrol - State of Arizona
Colorado State Patrol

Nebraska DOT: Nebraska Department of Roads
or Nebraska Department Of Roads

Iowa DOT: Iowa DOT Travel Information Service

A lot can change in a month, but who knows.

[Vickie B.]

Paul,

I don't know what to tell you---I'm here in Omaha NE on the boarder of NE/Iowa. They are saying there is still more flooding to come (like we're only through 47% of it). Just keep using the above websites mentioned.

As for the big interstate highways--they are not immune, either. I-29 has been closed in certain sections.

Vickie

[Vickie B.]

There is a construction closing on Hwy. 20 at the Cedar-Dixon County line in Nebraska. If you'd be in that area, you would be directed to take the detour. Don't know how many miles the detour is---could be just a few (or not).

[Darwin Maring]

26Jun11
Minot flooding reported to be 2 feet less than estimated however the water is still op to the eves of the 2 story houses. It would appear that it will start receding now.

SHP and I thought it was something dirty.

[BCPaul]

Well, thank you everyone for the tips. I expect we will need more help in the very near future! (Or rescue!)

I wonder if we need blocks for the stabilizer jacks on the Trill. That's for another post...

[Adrian W]

We always have a few extra blocks, often the stabilizer jacks need them.
Examples:

[BCPaul]

Cool. They look lightweight. Are they and who makes them? I was not looking forward to hauling a load of lumber across the continent. ;-)

[Bill K]

Here is a link to the kind I use.


Worldwide Merchandise Company - RV Leveling Blocks, 8 pack - Chocks & Levelers - Camping World

Bill K

Originally Posted by BCPaul

Cool. They look lightweight. Are they and who makes them? I was not looking forward to hauling a load of lumber across the continent. ;-)

[Adrian W]

Yes, very light weight....nickname 'lego-blocks' because they lock together like legos. We got ours at Wal-mart.....ended up getting two 'bags' of them. We use them to level the trailer side to side by driving up onto them....and for the stabilizer jacks...we have a set in front as well....and for the tongue jack.
What we have:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tri-Lynx-R...-10pk/16778427