The New Year Flood

By Amber Ruch | October 1, 2019 at 11:13 AM CDT - Updated October 1 at 12:13 PM

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - What’s the highest river crest in Cape Girardeau history?

The New Year Flood reached 48.86 feet on January 2, 2016.

While most people fight flooding with sandbags, The Rural Route Ramblers offered support through music.

Have a listen.

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