Ice jams can be hazardous to property along the creek especially when flow rates are above average. As the blocks move downstream they will begin to accumulate and pile atop each other on bends and obstructions in the creek like bridge crossings. If the jam becomes large enough, it will begin to back water upstream creating a flood hazard above the jam. Additionally if a jam suddenly gives way, areas downstream can be flash flooded with little notice. For this reason a flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Captina Creek yesterday primarily for areas east of Town Hill Rd and SR148.
A view of the floodplain along SR 148 entering Steinersville. An ice jam beginning under the bridge near the Clair-Mar golf course caused water to slowly back upstream into the mouth of Cat Run. |
Ice blocks piled by creek waters on the bank just upstream from the confluence with Cat Run next to CR 56. |
A closeup view of the jam beginning under the SR148 bridge near Clair-Mar. |
Looking downstream along the golf course. The entire flood- plain is packed in ice causing the creek to spill onto some of the greens. |
Looking upstream from the same location. The actual blockage was further downstream along Cove Rd. where the ice sheet had remained unbroken over the creek not allowing the blocks to move downstream. |
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