Cedar River at Waterloo
Black Hawk County, Iowa
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
This is the height of the Waterloo levee design protection.
- 26 ft
Sandbagging is necessary at Fairview Cemetery.
- 25 ft
The 18th St bridge is closed. Levee gates are also closed throughout the downtown area of Waterloo.
- 24 ft
The following bridges are closed...Westfield Ave...E 6th St and W 6th St railroad...11th St as well as Park Ave.
- 18 ft
The access road to wastewater treatment plant is closed.
- 17 ft
Many storm sewers are closed along the Cedar River.
- 16 ft
The Riverview Recreation Area is closed.
- 13 ft
Many storm sewers are closed along Black Hawk Creek and the Cedar River. The Fletcher Ave levee gates are closed.
- 10 ft
Storm sewers are closed behind the Cattle Congress.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2008 | 27.01 ft | 112,000 cfs |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 22.95 ft | 83,700 cfs |
| Mar 28, 1961 | 21.86 ft | 76,700 cfs |
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