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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 2010
Page
11
A breached Lake Delhi dam unleashed a surge that flooded Monticello and Hopkinton then spread across thousands of farmland. Firefighters watched water levels rise as a propane tank ignited near the dam and the Maquoketa River crested at record heights.
Independence news reports the Wapsipinicon River at 18.74 feet with a predicted crest between 19 and 19.5 feet, well below the 1999 record of 22.4 feet. Officials note bridges intermittently closed, with First Street reopening soon and Red Cross support possible for a few residents. Rep. Bruce Braley emphasized flood mitigation and removal of harm’s way.
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