Epic wet ride through a flooded Florida's county

Motofool · January 11th, 2014, 11:31 PM

January 11 was a day following a night with record precipitations in Palm Beach county, Florida.

http://www.weather.com/news/flash-fl...y-fla-20140110

We had up to 22" of accumulated rain in four hours, one tornado and three fatalities, sadly.

I had to ride through the county twice that day (North-South), the evening ride was OK, but the morning one was a dangerous nightmare.

Unfortunately, I had no camera with me; here are some pictures taken from the news.

NevadaWolf · January 11th, 2014, 11:54 PM

Smart lady on the horse! The intake is well above the water line.

It always amazes me how people in low cars try to drive through flooded areas. Even SUVs tackling spots that have an unknown depth to the water. Stay out of it IMO.

The worst I have seen was the flood of '97 when there was a heat wave right after a snow storm. Wet heavy snow suddenly melted with warm rain. The rivers couldn't handle it.

JohnnyBravo · January 11th, 2014, 11:57 PM

Glad you made it through!

Motofool · January 12th, 2014, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

..........The worst I have seen was the flood of '97 when there was a heat wave right after a snow storm. Wet heavy snow suddenly melted with warm rain. The rivers couldn't handle it.

Very interesting picture, Teri.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Glad you made it through!

Thanks to the news I knew it was a mess before leaving home, so I took the not flooded portions of I-95 and then secondary roads that were high and dry; it took me four times longer to commute.
Still had to go through a flooded road with the exhaust under water and my feet over the side covers of the engine.

JohnnyBravo · January 12th, 2014, 12:26 AM

Least you were smart about it an made it through... More than can be said for the folks that made the news

rasta · January 12th, 2014, 01:21 AM

Note to self: buy a horse ASAP

csmith12 · January 12th, 2014, 07:52 AM

Lol, the lady on the horse is awesome! Where do you think she keeps that? Hope you all escaped any damage.

My little town (Falmouth) in 1997.

The town is built in a river valley where 2 rivers meet at the edge. It's was like a cereal bowl full of hillbilli-o's. lol So what's a guy to do? Get in his boat and start rescuing people & pets off their roofs.

Motofool · January 12th, 2014, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Least you were smart about it an made it through... More than can be said for the folks that made the news

Well, I had the kind help of a big van passing me and offering big waves as compliment while I looked like a circus' bear riding that flooded road.

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Originally Posted by rasta

Note to self: buy a horse ASAP

Ninjettes can roll in deeper waters than cars.
Horses can walk in deeper waters than Ninjettes.
It is just a matter of time, ..... oil will be exhausted sooner or later.

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Lol, the lady on the horse is awesome! Where do you think she keeps that?...........So what's a guy to do? Get in his boat and start rescuing people & pets off their roofs.

Many people own and ride horses on the West portion of the Atlantic Coast of South Florida.

In situations like these, boats beat horses, Ninjettes and cars.

Awesome picture, Chris! .......... It reminds me of New Orleans after Katrina.

CC Cowboy · January 12th, 2014, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Lol, the lady on the horse is awesome! Where do you think she keeps that? Hope you all escaped any damage.

My little town (Falmouth) in 1997.

The town is built in a river valley where 2 rivers meet at the edge. It's was like a cereal bowl full of hillbilli-o's. lol So what's a guy to do? Get in his boat and start rescuing people & pets off their roofs.

and take them where?

csmith12 · January 12th, 2014, 09:03 AM

IKR!!! No place in town was dry. We took them to a Red Cross Checkpoint, they were then transported to the high school outside of town.

Alex · January 20th, 2014, 07:43 AM

We could use some of that rain!

Motofool · January 20th, 2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

We could use some of that rain!

I know; it is sad seeing the wood fires in the news.

We have had no heavy rain since that event, just some when a cold front has arrived.

Nate513151 · January 31st, 2014, 07:50 PM

Bet The woman on horse pic was from the Loxahatchee area lol

7oxSin · February 1st, 2014, 11:44 PM

since im always calling you yoda as soon as i saw this thread the only image that popped in my head was this

^thats you XD

get it? its you pulling ppls cars outta water, with the force.

January 11th, 2014, 11:31 PM	#1
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Epic wet ride through a flooded Florida's county January 11 was a day following a night with record precipitations in Palm Beach county, Florida. http://www.weather.com/news/flash-fl...y-fla-20140110 We had up to 22" of accumulated rain in four hours, one tornado and three fatalities, sadly. I had to ride through the county twice that day (North-South), the evening ride was OK, but the morning one was a dangerous nightmare. Unfortunately, I had no camera with me; here are some pictures taken from the news. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí
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January 11th, 2014, 11:57 PM	#3
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Glad you made it through! __________________________________________________

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JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Least you were smart about it an made it through... More than can be said for the folks that made the news __________________________________________________

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January 12th, 2014, 07:52 AM	#7
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Lol, the lady on the horse is awesome! Where do you think she keeps that? Hope you all escaped any damage. My little town (Falmouth) in 1997. The town is built in a river valley where 2 rivers meet at the edge. It's was like a cereal bowl full of hillbilli-o's. lol So what's a guy to do? Get in his boat and start rescuing people & pets off their roofs. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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January 12th, 2014, 09:03 AM	#10
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	IKR!!! No place in town was dry. We took them to a Red Cross Checkpoint, they were then transported to the high school outside of town. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 20th, 2014, 07:43 AM	#11
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January 31st, 2014, 07:50 PM	#13
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7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	since im always calling you yoda as soon as i saw this thread the only image that popped in my head was this ^thats you XD get it? its you pulling ppls cars outta water, with the force. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35

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