City braces for crest as flood measures continue
City officials voiced cautious optimism at a Sunday briefing as sandbagging and berm fortifications race against a 28 to 26 foot crest. Mayor Corbett outlined three lines of defense while evacuation orders and a strict curfew kept residents out of danger. power and gas disruptions were noted, and National Guard plus extra police bolster security.
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Cedar River at Cedar Rapids to Crest Tuesday Morning
The National Weather Service projects the Cedar River to crest at 23 feet on Tuesday morning, 7 feet above flood level, with the river at 15.33 feet as of 9 p.m. Sunday. The forecast shows a rise and fall this week along with closures on 16th Avenue bridges and multiple I-380 ramps and streets in Cedar Rapids due to flooding.
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Cedar Rapids schools closed through Wednesday due to flood threat
Cedar Rapids Community School District closes all schools and offices through Wednesday amid Cedar River flood crest expected Tuesday. District will reassess conditions and notify families by Wednesday afternoon while essential staff report as buses and routes face disruption.
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Seventh Ave
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11Th St
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