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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2008
Page
1
Coralville Lake breach endangers Coralville and nearby areas as Cedar Rapids faces uncharted flood risks. Residents in Decorah New Hartford evacuate while Monticello Vinton Palo Manchester worry over sewer plant and rising water levels Cedar Falls foresees record floods as river levels surge.
In Butler County flood devastationPrince Butlers crisis follows an EF5 tornado that killed two in New Hartford. Beaver Creek overflow and breached dikes forced evacuations. residents crowded boats as Fire Chief Brad Schipper described dozens needing rescue. Decorah faced evacuations with bridges closed and the Upper Iowa River cresting at 17.9 feet, prompting long detours and river-safety warnings.
Officials warn portions of Iowa City could see worse flooding than 1993 due to a cofferdam barrier on the Iowa River upstream from Iowa Avenue. Coralville Lake expected to spill over for only the second time in 50 years as residents evacuate.
Public Works Director Dave Elgin says the Cedar River could crest at 21.5 feet on Thursday, surpassing the 1993 flood mark. Crews build temporary dikes in Time Check and Czech Village areas while hardening the existing levee and adding dirt to vulnerable spots as officials monitor the rising river.
Online updates show widespread flood impacts across Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa. Readers can view photos from the Flood of 1993 and current conditions at gazetteonline.com while officials assess crops, water plant flooding, and community preparedness along the Cedar River.
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