Pictured above is Orchard Rd & I-88 in Aurora on July 18, 1996, the day after the Flood of 1996 that saw record rainfall in Aurora and surrounding areas in a 24 hour period (16.9 inches in Aurora, 14 inches in Naperville).
From the economic loss of property to the emotional loss of prized memories, there is no doubt the impact still lingers for many just 10 years later.
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The Beacon actually did a story without giving all the credit to or having a picture of the Weiner.
That's probably because he requested them to keep him out of it. He already is associated with a water crisis.
Does anyone know where Weisner was during the Flood of 1996 and what he was supposed to be doing?
FEMA was a big help then, but we didn't have George W. in the oval office. It's not the event thats the biggest problem, it's who's in charge (or should be).
Wasn't Clinton in office in 1996
The Sunday Beacon Editorial asked the question, "Have we made things worse since the flood?' Also,"open areas...acted as sponges for the rain water" and "blacktop and rooftops...a whole new problem."
Progress is measured by how well we adapt to our environment, not how much development we can get into our city limits.
WE NEED TO GUARD OUR RIVER SHORELINE. WE NEED TO HAVE A GREEN CORRIDOR ESTABLISHED.
Has anyone seen what is happening with the Vantreese (fast track) project on south River Street. He is building a cement streetscape from Benton to North Avenue.
Where is the Planning Commission and the City Council on this issue? We have given away our riverfront.
A streetscape on River Street? Last time I looked (during the parade lineup), that area could use a streetscape, so what's the problem?
Would you rather have paved shoreline or a natural green barrier between the river and the street?
The main flooding problems in 1996 had nothing to do with the banks of the Fox River. Most of it was in lower areas that lacked proper drainage. Whether or not more downtown development is good or not is a different question. I'd like more reasons to go downtown, because I think it could be the most beautiful part of the city. But that paving isn't likely going to solve/cause flooding from a 1996-ish storm.
You don't think run-off vs saturation has anything to do with the level of the river?
The flood of 96 was in the basement of city hall. Many records were destroyed.
Do we want green space along the banks or blacktop?
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