A hamburger stand in Jefferson is getting a new home but has lost thousands of dollars in revenue. One of Spring Green’s motels remains closed with an uncertain future for lack of financing.

The rivers and streams have receded following last June’s record rainfall, including 10.9 inches in Madison, but the economic pain remains in many places in south-central Wisconsin.

Some, like the only bank in Rock Springs, might not reopen. Many businesses had to borrow thousands of dollars to cover damage not covered by insurance, and some can’t qualify for low-interest federal loans.

Nearly a year later, the effects of the Flood of 2008 remain a challenge.

"It was pretty devastating for everybody," said Janet Werner, executive director of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. "Everybody suffered. Then, you’re hit with a bad economy this year and it’s like a double whammy."

Yet, with the rebuilding comes reason for hope.

"Now we’re starting all over," said Jean Anhalt, who owns the hamburger stand in Jefferson with her husband. "Our glass is always half full."

Today the Wisconsin State Journal looks at some of the smaller businesses and enterprises that are still trying to find closure from the Flood of 2008.

PRAIRIE HOUSE MOTEL: Without a loan, hope fades

BEAVER DAM: Major changes for Downtown

THE BURGER CORNER: 'We’ll have good business again'

AGRICULTURE: Farmers hit the hardest; some fields still soaked

ROCK SPRINGS: Old bank may close for good 

LAVALLE LIBRARY: Residents committed to rebuilding 

RIVER’S EDGE FARM MARKET: ‘I thought I had good insurance’

RAILROAD INN RESTAURANT: Ripple effects hit eatery hard

SBA LOANS: Agency rejects 65 percent of applicants 

COMING NEXT WEEK:

Now that the lake has been refilled, we’ll check in with Lake Delton resort operators and tourist attractions to gauge the prospects for economic recovery this summer.