Massive Historic Flood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Daily Hot News

By candyw 121 days ago from http://wormdahl.bloggerunleashed.com

Today was a horrible day for Cedar Rapids, Cedar River poured over its banks there Today, June 12 forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 homes, causing a railroad bridge to collapse and leaving cars underwater on downtown streets. Officials estimated that 100 blocks were underwater in Cedar Rapids, where several days of preparation could not hold back the massive river.

Rescuers had to use boats to reach many stranded residents, and people could be seen dragging suitcases up closed highway exit ramps to escape the water.

Over 8,000 residents displaced they estimate. what a horrible tragedy.