- It's been one week since nearly nine inches of rain fell on Madison County during Hurricane Debby.
- With all that rain, homes in Madison County are still swamped with feet of floodwater.
- Watch the video above for an inside look at one family's situation.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Madison County neighbors are still dealing with feet of floodwaters one week after Debby came through our area.
I’m Kendall Brandt in Madison County. One neighbor I spoke with says she has seen three feet of water inside her home.
WATCH KENDALL'S INSTAGRAM REEL FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
This water stretches across the Frith family property. What you see here — the road to their homes and a cow pasture — all under feet of water.
Amanda Frith tells me the water started to rise Tuesday afternoon. She says it was feet deep within 2 hours.
Now, Frith says it is three feet deep in their family home. But, she says that her and her husbands parents as well as the community have been a great help.
"Neighbors, friends, they've all been our here to help. The national guard actually helped me get my llama up to higher ground."
She says the national guard and emergency management have been visiting daily to check in on them. Leaders with Madison County Sheriffs Office say to be on the look out for water on the roads.
You should turn around and find another way to get to your destination. The National Weather Service said most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
HURRICANE DEBBY CLEANUP HOTLINE
If you need help cleaning up damage from the Hurricane Debby, call (844) 965-1386 to ask for help.
Crisis Cleanup can connect you with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able to assist with:
- Muck Out
- Trees
- Tarps
- Debris
All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. This hotline will remain open through Friday. August 23, 2024.
