The Historic Flood of 2008

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Flooding in the Midwest

This lens is all about the 2008 Midwest flooding. This flood has grown to historic proportions that haven't been seen in modern times. All up and down the Mississippi River, people have been affected by this disaster and it is not over. Bookmark us to keep up with the latest news, photos and videos from this tragedy.

FloodStock 2008 

In Cedar Rapids, we have experienced a devastating blow to our economy from the historic flooding. When the river crested at almost twelve feet higher than ever in recorded history, more than 3,900 homes were flooded as 1,300 city blocks were inundated with water.

Between 6,000 and 7,000 jobs were lost as hundreds of local and national businesses were flooded. Early damage estimates are already in the billions, and will rise.

It will take great effort to rebuild our economy to sustain growth in Cedar Rapids. A group of local businesses have teamed up with the Cedar Rapids and Marion Chambers of Commerce, the Jaycees, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, and several other local and national organizations to help bring economic relief to individuals and businesses affected by the flood.

We are holding an event, FloodStock 2008, as the vehicle to generate funds for this relief.

We would like to call upon you to help us rebuild our infrastructure as soon as possible. Please ask yourself what you or your organization can do to help our event be an overwhelming success.

Please visit www.floodstock.org or contact myself, Amy Stevens or Matt Schultz to let us know what you can do to help.

- Jeffrey Kiley

News from Google 

Channel 12 wins Emmy for flood coverage
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Flood map changes could swamp property owners
The Great Flood of 1993 in the Midwest was considered one of the most damaging natural disasters ever to affect the United States until Hurricane Katrina ...
Unusual fall flooding swamps Midwest
LOUIS ? Midwestern flooding is usually associated with the spring or summer, so even officials at the National Weather Service are perplexed about the ...

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Flood Links 

Floods Monitor - NOAAWatch
Latest Midwest Flooding Information
Yahoo
Photos
June 2008 Midwest floods
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
TH - Flood '08
Full coverage of the floods of 2008 in the tri-state area, including stories, photos and videos
Iowa 2008 Floods Information Site - State of Iowa
State of Iowa 2008 Flood Resource Site. Official information on 2008 Iowa Floods. Press Releases, Disaster Declarations, Official News and Information.
2008Flood.org
Volunteers and Materials for Iowa Cities Affected by the Floods of 2008
Wisconsin Emergency Management:
2008 Flood Information
2008 Flood Keokuk IA - iReport.com
More pictures of Keouk IA area flood
Save Iowa - Donate to Help the 2008 Flood Victims of Iowa
Donate to the victims of the 2008 Iowa Floods. Almost every major city in Iowa, from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids to Waterloo, is affected by the flooding. Some cities, like Palo, Iowa, have been completley destroyed. This flood is not typically covered by homeowners insurance, so Iowans need our help
2008 Flood Damage Photos
Iowa NRCS
Iowa City flood of 2008. Flood plan. | Iowa Liberal
Here is a copy of the Iowa City 500 year flood plan.
KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Flood Watch
FLOOD OF 2008
FLOOD OF 2008
Flood 2008 Photos - MoDNR
Department of Natural Resources, environmental assistance, air, land and water quality.
Flood Information
The Iowa State Bar Association has established this special website to bring you comprehensive news about attorneys affected by the recent floods and tornadoes in Iowa, and how you can assist them in rebuilding or continuing their practices.

Blog Posts from Google 

Floods In Missouri And Illinois Leave Soy And Corn Crops Sitting Idle
LOUIS (AP) ? Midwestern flooding is usually associated with the spring or summer, so even officials at the National Weather Service are perplexed about the unusual fall flood that is causing rivers to spill over their banks in parts of ...
Floods In Missouri And Illinois Leave Soy And Corn Crops Sitting ...
This is supposed to be harvest season for corn and soy beans in the midwest. You can't harvest flooded fields. Even after the flooding recedes, the crops generally need to dry before they can be harvested. Right now there's a lot of ...
Disaster Safety Blog: Levying a decision about Midwest flood ...
Nearly two years ago, floodwaters threatened St. Louis and in the spring 2008 many other communities along the Mississippi were underwater. Now, flooding concerns are once again bubbling to the surface as part of a debate about the ...
Flooding in Indiana - Midwest Lakes Policy Center :: Clear Vision ...
Flooding in Indiana. Nine lakes in Indiana have been closed to motorized boating by the DNR. The closures come after the lakes reached near record water levels. The lakes are as follows: Tippecanoe, Oswego, James, Big Barbee, ...

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