Nancy Howell
Well-known Member
Checked the news on Iowa a little while ago. 83 of Iowa's 99 counties have been declared a disaster area. This is almost the entire state.
The water is rising at 2 inches per hour. The Cedar River is expected to crest at 33 feet. '93 flood was 19+ ft. 400 blocks of Cedar Rapids are under water.
They only have one water well for the entire city. There is no power in downtown Cedar Rapids. More rain is predicted for Sunday.
They are already predicting a jump in prices due to massive crop losses, especially corn.
Communities downstream are preparing for the water coming their way.
The water is rising at 2 inches per hour. The Cedar River is expected to crest at 33 feet. '93 flood was 19+ ft. 400 blocks of Cedar Rapids are under water.
They only have one water well for the entire city. There is no power in downtown Cedar Rapids. More rain is predicted for Sunday.
They are already predicting a jump in prices due to massive crop losses, especially corn.
Communities downstream are preparing for the water coming their way.
