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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2008
Page
1
In 2008 floods 53 Iowa counties declared disaster areas with 3 912 homes evacuated. Coralville urged evacuations while curfews were imposed in hard hit areas. 640 Guardsmen activated statewide as a tornado at a scout camp killed four in Iowa.
Video tour and photo galleries on GazetteOnline showcase flood damage across Elkader Cedar Falls and nearby areas. Residents evacuate, sandbag crews rush to save downtown while floodwaters close plants and disrupt operations. GazetteOnline invites readers to submit pictures and video with descriptions and contact details.
The Cedar River rose to 23 feet in 24 hours, flooding a 15 block area of Vinton and cutting power citywide. The river was to crest at 24 feet as residents watched water reach the courthouse area and jail while boats navigated Third Street. Renowned local resident Dick Bridge described the scene as terrifying. Fire station abandoned and Highway 150 bridge closed amid rising waters.
As flood predictions worsen for a record crest, Iowa City officials moved to empower the mayor with civil emergency powers to order evacuations of all or part of the city. The City Council approved the measure 6-0, enabling rapid action and any other extraordinary steps to protect residents. Mayor Regenia Bailey said the powers are for quick response, not a guaranteed use.
Cedar Rapids orders evacuations as Cedar River floodwaters rise toward a 24.7 foot crest expected at 1 a.m. Friday. Bridges shut, curfew imposed, National Guard activated to enforce evacuations across the 100 year flood plain and extending toward the 500 year flood area with 3,912 homes affected.
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