Iolan Shayne Shaughnessy set up his own version of an early flood warning system.
About a half block from his home at the intersection of South Washington and Rock, Shaughnessy placed a small orange flag.
If the flag goes under water, he will know its time for his family to finish packing and possibly evacuate.
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