Morgan County Man 'Always Wanted An Island,' But Not 'Like This'
WIGGINS, Colo. (CBS4) - The rain may have stopped, but flooding is still a concern, especially on the Eastern Plains.
A swift water rescue team searched a Jeep after finding it submerged Monday morning south of Wiggins in Morgan County. It turned out the accident happened Sunday night and everyone was able to get out safely. The Jeep fell into the water after the road partially washed away from flooding.
The floodwaters also have some people stranded in their homes in Morgan County. According to county authorities, residents from the east end to the west end of the county are reporting that creeks and tributaries have overflowed and cut off road access for them.
"You know, I always wanted an island, but I didn't quite expect it like this," Morgan County resident Jason Gildow said.
Late last week a tributary of the South Platte River called Kiowa Creek swelled and sent enough water through Gildow's property to cut off access to his home.
Unsure of what dangers lie beneath the rushing water, Gildow has decided not to risk crossing it.
"Who knows what kind of debris is in that, that's just too much, too much to even take the chance," Gildow said.
Most of his family remains stuck on one side, while his daughter, Billy Jo, cannot come home.
"I was more worried about my family up there, if the water level would rise and if our animals would be okay," she said.
So far the Gildows say they are okay. Billy Jo is staying with relatives who filled a cooler to send over supplies and groceries and hope the water recedes soon.
By Monday evening 25 percent of Morgan County's roads were still closed due to flooding. Officials are asking people to not go on the roads if they can avoid them. They also say that water is still rising and the rivers won't crest until approximately noon on Tuesday, so they're urging people to be careful.
