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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY -
Ida will long be remembered for catching many people off guard, as the coast of Virginia floods and the James River overflows its banks.
The James River is not expected to crest until Saturday with levels possibly reaching fifteen feet.
When the crest drops and the water recedes, it will be time to clean up. Ida has left behind a trail of trash and debris and her share of damage.
"The tides come up and floated some of the docks," says Mike Winn, co-owner of Jordan Point Yacht Haven in Prince George County. Winn says it will take a week to clean up and repair the damage.
But the cost can't be passed on he says, "This will be all un-insurable damage. We have a huge deductible."
Just down the street, Dockside Restaurant lost its outdoor seating area. It was washed over and partially washed away.
"Well the dock is pretty much destroyed, it just busted loose now and it's floating between the pylons," said Ron Reed, who has watched the heavy rains not only damage the property but the business as well.
The restaurant will also be cleaning up what the James River has dumped at the bottom of the building.
While it has caused a lot of problems, some like Ralph White with the James River Park system, believe the mighty James River is a sight to behold, "This is a unique opportunity for people to come and visit and see a small flood. I don't know of another city that offers that," he says from the bank of the James.
But watching is one thing and getting in is another. Right now getting in the James is not only dangerous, it's illegal. "The river is closed to general use, but those people with high water permits are out with kayaks," said White.
With the river expected to crest Saturday, there is a chance of flooding in some areas and while it might not look deep, it's important to remember not to drive or try to walk through flood waters.
The James River is not expected to crest until Saturday with levels possibly reaching fifteen feet.
When the crest drops and the water recedes, it will be time to clean up. Ida has left behind a trail of trash and debris and her share of damage.
"The tides come up and floated some of the docks," says Mike Winn, co-owner of Jordan Point Yacht Haven in Prince George County. Winn says it will take a week to clean up and repair the damage.
But the cost can't be passed on he says, "This will be all un-insurable damage. We have a huge deductible."
Just down the street, Dockside Restaurant lost its outdoor seating area. It was washed over and partially washed away.
"Well the dock is pretty much destroyed, it just busted loose now and it's floating between the pylons," said Ron Reed, who has watched the heavy rains not only damage the property but the business as well.
The restaurant will also be cleaning up what the James River has dumped at the bottom of the building.
While it has caused a lot of problems, some like Ralph White with the James River Park system, believe the mighty James River is a sight to behold, "This is a unique opportunity for people to come and visit and see a small flood. I don't know of another city that offers that," he says from the bank of the James.
But watching is one thing and getting in is another. Right now getting in the James is not only dangerous, it's illegal. "The river is closed to general use, but those people with high water permits are out with kayaks," said White.
With the river expected to crest Saturday, there is a chance of flooding in some areas and while it might not look deep, it's important to remember not to drive or try to walk through flood waters.
