Cedar Rapids braces for major Cedar River flood threat
Cedar Rapids confronts possible 24 foot crest as neighborhoods near downtown face flooding. City officials set sandbagging, pumps, and road closures with evacuations possible. Mayor Corbett and Gov Branstad warn residents to prep, check flood maps, and heed authorities.
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City follows flood manual as Cedar River rises
Cedar Rapids officials will follow the city flood response manual for days as heavy rains threaten flooding. The 130 page guide maps where road closures and protections should go and when to sandbag, with details for utilities and parks.
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