Cedar Rapids braced for Cedar River flood crest at 24.1 feet
Cedar Rapids prepares for rising Cedar River levels with road closures and evacuation notices possible by Sunday morning as the river is forecast to climb from nine feet Saturday afternoon to a crest near 24.1 feet by late Monday or early Tuesday, signaling a major flood.
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Flood updates and resources from Cedar Rapids coverage
Online guide links flood updates and live coverage from the Cedar Rapids area. The Gazette provides a flood manual created after 2008, roundups of school and organization responses, and a feature on the top 10 historic floods along the Cedar River.
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Waterloo Cedar River flood risk rising for Waterloo
Officials in upstream Cedar River communities prepare for flooding with rapid action as Cedar River levels in Waterloo are projected to crest near 22 feet on Saturday, higher than the 1961 flood but well below the 2008 peak, with flood stage at 13 feet. Coralville Lake remains stable after avoiding the worst rain effects.
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Cedar Rapids Flood Ahead How Officials Brace for 24-Foot Crest
Cedar River could crest at 24.1 feet next week in Cedar Rapids, risking major flooding. Officials hold daily 10 am news briefings streamed on The Gazette page, while residents use online flood maps to assess local depth and evacuation needs.
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