Parts of downtown Davenport, Iowa, flood as barrier fails
5 years, 8 months ago

Parts of downtown Davenport, Iowa, flood as barrier fails

Associated Press  

— Crews evacuated people from some buildings and cars Tuesday afternoon after a flood barrier failed along the Mississippi River, sending floodwaters rushing into downtown Davenport, Iowa. The National Weather Service sent an alert around 4 p.m. of a flash flood emergency in Davenport, urging people downtown to immediately seek higher ground. The National Weather Service already issued flood warnings for areas directly on either side of the river in 10 states, “all the way to the Gulf of Mexico,” said meteorologist Mike McClure in Davenport. At 5 p.m., the Mississippi River at Davenport was recorded at 21.88 feet — the fifth highest for the spot ever recorded, according the National Weather Service.

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Mississippi River crests at Davenport, testing barriers
1 year, 8 months ago

Mississippi River crests at Davenport, testing barriers

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, Iowa — Dale O’Donnell bought his small brick home only 100 yards or so from the Mississippi River because he enjoys watching the river and wanted a good view from his front porch. Friends Jimi Williams and Joseph Anderson of Davenport strapped kayaks atop their car and drove to the city’s downtown, where they put the boats into the …

Flood approaching, and topping, 1993 levels in some places
5 years, 8 months ago

Flood approaching, and topping, 1993 levels in some places

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — The fast-rising Mississippi River on Thursday neared levels unseen since the historic 1993 flood — and topped it in at least one place — as the bulging Big Muddy threatened levees and forced a Missouri town’s residents to head for higher ground. The National Weather Service website on Thursday afternoon showed the river level at 22.64 feet …

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