Family Saves Home From a Flood by Building Their Own Levees Around Their House

But for one family in the western part of the state, the picture was completely different.

Just normal things around here, 32-year-old Tucker Humphrey tellsThe Washington Post.

Doing what we have to do to save the house.

The brothers have been working on their levee system for years, following the teachings of their late father.

Hed like seeing that, Tucker said about the attention their construction has attracted.

Hed know we were listening when we were kids.

We have the equipment ourselves, Humphrey added.

This is one of my best childhood [friend’s] home, writes Megan Greene.

Tucker and his brother Justin have continually worked on that levee since Sunday to keep water from seeping through!

I’m glad their levee held up and they were able to save their property.

It’s a great reminder that with determination and hard work, we can overcome even the toughest challenges!