Last week we got an incredible amount of snow. Then on Friday it started raining and the temp went up to 50 degrees on Saturday. All combined it made a huge amount of water and the stream in the back yard became a river. Saturday the stream flooded over to combine with the lake and overnight it rose to an all time high. We only have around 5 foot of grass showing in the back yard before it would start to flow into the downstairs garage. Sunday morning and into the afternoon several of the neighbors were filling bags with sand to hold the water back. They were not on as high a ground as we are. Several had water in their downstairs despite their efforts. Mic and #1 and #3 went out and helped sandbag. They had a great workout and the best part was delivering the sandbags with the pickup truck. We are praying for dry weather.
Right now it appears that the water not rising so hopefully it will receed as the night goes on. Our floating dock left the dyke and started floating until it hit the huge ice chunk that is still on the lake.
I really like the first picture beause I can't believe how close the water is. The only part of the picnic table you can see is the top. We're lucky that didn't start floating away too. I like the second on because it looks like the bridge to nowhere.
This is the view to the left of our back yard from the deck. You can see our floating dock between the trees in the neighbors yard. Mic is going to take the kayak and go get it tomarrow. 
