19 Shocking Moments of the BYU-Idaho Flood

Some people didn't let the floodwaters deter them from getting around.

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100's of BYU-Idaho Students sing hymn "Called to Serve" as they bail flood waters in Rexburg, Idaho

Just down the street from the Rexburg temple, crews fight to clear roads of water and debris after Monday's torrential downpour.

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Flash flood at BYU-Idaho. View from Smith 4th Floor. July 15th 2014.


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Flash flood at BYU-Idaho. Manwaring Center flooding! . July 15th 2014


BYU-Idaho campus saw a steady flow of water in many of its buildings' basements.

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There wasn't much anyone could do to stop the water from coming through the vents.

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But the students persevered...

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...Probably hoping that classes (and exams) would be cancelled the next day.

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Those who live in apartments downhill from campus got the worst of it. 

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But the community banded together to form bucket brigades and help their neighbors out (singing "Called to Serve" at the top of their lungs while they did so!)

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Screenshot from "100's of BYU-Idaho Students sing hym 'Called to Serve' as they bail flood waters in Resburg, Idaho."

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Screenshot from "Rexburg flood '14"

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Here's hoping that Rexburg gets back on its feet soon!

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