Cedar River crests below major flood level in Cedar Rapids
September 10th, 2018 by Ric Hanson
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The Cedar River has crested below major flood level in Cedar Rapids. The National Weather Service says the river crested at less than 16 feet overnight Sunday into Monday but remains more than 3 feet above flood level. The city had prepared some spots for a crest of 18 feet. The river is expected to return below flood stage by Thursday, with clear and sunny skies in the National Weather Service forecast.