thanks Jim, where I am at we are in no danger from flooding.  my parents land is the highest piece of land on my road , and where my house is just slightly downhill from them.  the only problem will be the creeks below (down the road) from us can flood and prevent us from getting out to the main road.  That has happened before.<br /><br />The Saline River is at flood stage as most of the rivers around here, and the Saline is what we pay attention to.<br /><br />the ground is totally soaked.  right now we have light rain but it is thundering, probably heavy rain moving in.<br /><br />I am making some comfort food.  Chili&#33;  yummy&#33;