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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Cedar Rapids addressing minor flood stage river levels
Cedar River projected to crest below minor flood stage later this week
CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids Public Works Department is taking steps to address minor flood stage river levels.
The Cedar River is projected to crest overnight between Thursday and Friday at under 11 feet, which is below minor flood stage and will have minimal impacts to the public, according to a news release. The National Weather Service reports that the river reached 6.2 feet at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Flood response measures include the closure of low-lying roads and parks, including:
• Otis Road SE
• Robbins Lake off Ellis Road NW
• Manhattan Park pavilion
During elevated river stages, the Public Works and Utilities departments monitor river levels 24/7 to address any concerns. The departments remain in close contact with the National Weather Service to track changes to these predictions.
Updated flood response information is available at cedar-rapids.org.
Comments: (319) 398-8494; marissa.payne@thegazette.com
The Cedar River is seen a little above 7 feet and rising. This 2018 file photo is looking down from a scenic overlook atop the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency's capped landfill, better known as Mount Trashmore. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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