This is the first of many posts about the amazing flood we are experiencing. Many of you have seen the remarkable images from Cedar Rapids. It is no where near that bad in Iowa City and won't get that way, but it is still bad. In fact, the flood maps by the USGS plot 100 and 500 year flood extents- and the 2008 flood exeed the 500 year borders! That makes this not just the flood of the century, but the flood of the millenium!These first two photos are of the bottom of Kimball near Dubuque St. The picture above was taken one week ago, and one below was taken yesterday. And the water is not done yet!
The real problem is the water above the dam upstream from Iowa City is pouring over the spillway. Its pretty to look at, but it means big trouble down below, in town.
The main road connection through Iowa Cit is the Burlington Street bridge. If it goes under, the two halves of Iowa City will be cut off from each other. This AM, the water was lapping at the bottom of the bridge.
Burlington Bridge from the other side. This is normally a 10 ft waterfall- now just a big ripple
2 comments:
Sophie, it is amazing to see the power of nature so up close and personal. Your blog will serve as a personal historical account of the events and someday will become a part of your personal narrative. Stay safe!
Love,
Ada
Sophie, Oh my!
What a mess. We will all help clean up when it is safe. You and your Iowa fiends are vey brave and smile so well. We love you and think about all of you. Gran
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