Nobody expected Lake Texoma to reach or exceed 645 feet above sea level when marinas, homes and cabins were built and rebuilt over the years. It's an unprecedented flood in the midst of more of the same, all through Texas and Oklahoma.

While California and other western states are still suffering from a severe drought, we've gone from drought conditions and low lake levels, dried-up stock tanks and rivers to the exact opposite situation.

The ground is saturated, so farm equipment and drilling rigs and construction vehicles can't get where they need to go. And with the nearly constant flash flooding, people can't drive where they need to go either.

It's just about to storm again here on the West End of Lake Texoma this morning, but after this one the sun is predicted to shine for several days, and the lake level is predicted to start going down.

That's when we'll start seeing the full extent of the damage.

If you have a property or a boat that's flooded, remember to take great care with electricity and also with electrical and gas appliances when the water recedes. DO NOT turn on appliances that have been flooded. They will need to be repaired or replaced.

Even if they look ok, remember you can't see damage to circuits and valves, and that invisible damage could cost you much more than repair or replacement.

And beware of mold problems, too. Mold issues will be a big topic for another post, but for now, don't drive through flood water, and as you think ahead to the clean-up - take care.