Cedar Rapids responding to flooding this week

CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids is taking active steps to respond to flooding as the National Water Prediction Service expects the Cedar River in the city to crest at 13.4 feet Thursday.

Action stage for the Cedar River at Cedar Rapids is 10 feet. Minor flood stage is 12 feet.

According to a news release, city officials anticipate that several roads will need to be closed. Those closure announcements will be updated as river levels increase. The city also will boost staffing levels to include 24-hour monitoring as the event progresses.

No impacts are anticipated to homes or businesses with these protective measures in place.

Updated road closure information will be posted to the city’s website, cedar-rapids.org.

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