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Downtown CR: Dry vs. Wet

by isu_pilot (Subscribe)

Posted on: Jun 18, 2008 at 3:58 PM CST

Channel: Flood of 2008

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

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aerial flood downtown cr cedar rapids flooding

I was fortunate to have snapped a picture on a flight back to Cedar Rapids in August 2006. I went up last Friday to get a similar picture during the floods. It really gives a perspective of how high the water got.

Wow says ...

On Wednesday, Jun 18 at 6:05 PM

Commenter

That is amazing! I've wanted to see a before and after series. Thanks!

Former CR Resident Gerrie G in FL says ...

On Thursday, Jun 19 at 9:17 AM

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I am so amazed with these photos. I will be visiting in 2 weeks and these have helped me to see what my city has gone through! All I can say is WOW! And will see you soon CR!

Best photos says ...

On Thursday, Jun 19 at 9:29 PM

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I'm a CR resident and have clicked on all the hundreds of photos in the last week, trying to wrap my brain around what is happening. These two are the BEST I have found. Thank you!

Sympathy from Madison says ...

On Thursday, Jul 10 at 5:44 PM

Commenter

Live up in Madison, WI, and those two photos really spell it out! I think I recognize several buildings underwater ... thanks for posting!

17 year old teen says ...

On Thursday, Jul 17 at 6:31 AM

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GOD IT JUST DOESN'T SEEM POSSIBLE THAT THIS DISASTER WOULD HAPPEN IN CR!

16 year old teen girl affected by flood says ...

On Sunday, Jul 20 at 11:17 AM

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it's hard to say there is a god when such a horriable thing happens to such a great nieghborhood and city

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