As with many cities and suburbs in the United States, the population grows over time and the cities and towns expand. Sometimes this causes “growing pains”. In our town, homes have been built along the main street beyond the paved section. It has actually been many years, but this section remains unpaved. When the rains come, this section essentially becomes a river, as there’s a gradual slope leading up into the fields. Here’s a photo of the road to our uncle and aunt’s house last week:

And here it is today:

Most of the roads in town are paved, and the local people keep requesting that this section be paved, but so far they are still waiting. Until then, they must live with their seasonal “creek”.