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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2008
Page
1
In 2008 flood emergency 25,000 residents were ordered out of Cedar Rapids homes while 12,000 remained without power. Damage to city homes totaled 376 million dollars. Cedar Rapids drinking water was in peril as 2,900 National Guardsmen were deployed across 16 counties to receive federal aid and oversee relief efforts.
University of Iowa staff and volunteers race to protect power and steam utilities as the Iowa River nears a record crest. Sandbagging focuses on east bank facilities south of Burlington Street while non essential operations are suspended.
The Cedar River flood crest reached 31.1 feet around 1:30 p m Friday and began to recede. Damage runs into hundreds of millions with 25 000 ordered to evacuate and 12 000 still without power. Interstate 380 remains closed and water covers downtown Cedar Rapids. Property valued at 736 million affected. 376 million in homes damaged. Rainfall outlook suggests waters may recede in about 10 days by June 24.
Cedar Rapids reels from flooding with sandbag crews stabilizing water intake as 4A Iowa City and 5A Maquoketa reports flood impacts in Jones County. Businesses brace for damage while residents monitor rising rivers and public alerts.
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