Extreme rainfall in Iowa prompts 500-year flood risk warning
Cedar Rapids area sees extreme rainfall with Greene city tallying 10.4 inches in under 24 hours. The Cedar River could crest near 25.3 feet by Monday night, threatening a flood approaching 500-year levels depending on future rainfall and location.
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Cedar River flood crest eyed at Cedar Rapids 25.3 feet
Cedar Rapids faces a projected crest of 25.3 feet on Monday evening as modeled by the Iowa Flood Center. The center provides an interactive flood map showing expected water depths across Cedar Rapids, with steps to adjust the gauge and view specific depths in affected areas.
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Branstad declares disaster for 13 Iowa counties
Governor Branstad declares disasters for 13 northern and eastern Iowa counties hit by flooding. State resources are mobilized with sandbags pumps barriers and traffic controls while grants aid low income families through the DHS. The Iowa National Guard will assess needs and support Cedar Rapids Waterloo and surrounding communities with planned tours by state leaders.
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