Flood waters are expected to reach 23 feet Tuesday, which is the second highest recorded flood waters in city history. Miles of levees have been constructed and thousands of sandbags have been laid in preparation. Only about half of the residents in flood zones have been evacuated. Flooding has already started rising up to roads and around the outskirts.
"Yes, city officials said at a Monday news conference. Mayor Ron Corbett said nearly 10 miles of temporary levees have been constructed in just days, and 250,000 sandbags have been filled and placed to protect homes and businesses. More sandbags were being filled Monday to beef up barriers around critical city infrastructure. The Fire Department has staged boats for water rescues on both sides of the river. The American Red Cross has opened two shelters, and a local official said more emergency workers are flying in to help."
"The river crested Saturday night in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, which are about 55 miles upstream from Cedar Rapids. The water levels in Cedar Falls and Waterloo were slightly lower than had been expected, but they still reached levels that were second only to those in 2008."
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/09/26/iowa-city-prepares-for-highest-floodwaters-since-2008-record.html
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