Cat Escapes Rising Floodwaters by Perching on Porch Railing A resourceful cat avoided rising floodwaters by climbing onto a porch railing during heavy flooding in Riverside Bend. Video shows the cat calmly balancing above the water as flood levels rose around the home, leaving the porch floor submerged. Neighbors later helped retrieve the cat once waters began to recede. The animal was unharmed and has since been reunited with its owner. Emergency officials are reminding residents to check on pe