There have been so many storms and rain lately that there is a severe river flood warning in effect right now on the Mississippi. Those of you who have been to Nauvoo and gone down Parley Street (The Trail of Hope) will appreciate this more than those who have never seen what this area looks like normally. There are more storms coming too!

Three teenagers are thinking that playing in the river right now is a good idea! Very stupid idea right now with the strong currents if you ask me! But then youth are invincible right?

 This is an example of what the pioneer's wagons were ferried across the river on headed towards Iowa. It looks like it is ready to take off! Normally this display is quite a distance up from the river!

 This picture shows how far up the street the water level already is......

Just last week I was sitting on a bench down by that tall tree on the far right eating a frozen yogurt beside the river!

This memorial statue of Brigham Young and Joseph Smith at the end of Parley Street could have water up to the base by the end of the week. They say the river has not peaked yet!

Sister Allen (from Perth, Australia) and her companion, Sis Peterson also came down by the river to take a look. Sis Peterson didn't want to be in the picture!

Sis Allen & Peterson continued their walk down Water Street. 

This memorial kiosk is directly behind the statue of Brigham Young and Joseph Smith at the end of Parley Street. Inside on the walls are listed the names of those pioneers that died while crossing the plains (that we know of).....