We just did a house right behind a levy that might break.

The river is causing some serious commotion in my area. Luckily I live up a huge hill.

A house that we recently completed isn't so lucky. It sits right behind a levy that is at risk of breaking. It's still being remodeled from being burnt out, so their belongings aren't at risk.

This had previously been roofed, about 6 years ago. They removed slate(according to homeowner) and storm contractor installed "100 year" shingles which were actually 50 year.

Here it is almost done.

They got lucky. They are right behind the Mississippi levy, which held and it didn't go over the levy, which was also a concern. They were also at risk from another river's levy which had a HUGE hole forming and would have taken out the whole town if the waters would have stayed that high for much longer!

It was pretty intense around here, many people packed their belongings and were listening for tornado sirens signaling that they had six minutes to get out of town.

Now I have to go finish the job, we ran 10' short of ridge and still have to install the scupper on a walkout balcony.

This was my first time using GAF Woodland shingles because they are new. Initially I didn't like them, but after getting used to them, I really like them!