Airman 1st Class Tessa B Corrick did a series of photos showing the significant flooding at Barksdale AFB in early May. The floods caused havoc at the base.
Shown above: An alligator floats along the water in a pond at Barksdale Air Force
Base, La., May 9, 2019. According to 2nd Security Forces Squadron game
wardens, flooding can cause animals such as snakes and alligators to
move and appear in areas they normally wouldn’t, and people should be
aware of surroundings especially in flooded areas.
Staff Sgt. Joshua Grabski, 2nd Security Forces Squadron game warden, walks through a flooded path at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9, 2019. The recreational areas in the East reservation of the base were closed off to the public due to the excessive rainfall.
Second Security Forces Squadron game wardens assess a flooded path at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9, 2019. The recreational areas in the East reservation of the base were closed off to the public due to the excessive rainfall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)
Water rushes under a spillway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9, 2019. Recent excessive rainfall has risen the water levels more than 15 inches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)
Water rushes into a spillway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9, 2019. Recent excessive rainfall has risen the water levels more than 15 inches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick) 