Des Moines Flood Evacuations

On June 13, 2008, rising floodwaters on the Des Moines River forced evacuations of areas north of downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
500-Year Flood Event

The National Weather Service described the Iowa flooding as a "historic hydrological event," seen perhaps only once every 500 years.FOX News: Flooding Hits Historic 500-Year Levels in Iowa (June 12, 2008) In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, floodwaters are expected to crest near 38 feet, and all of the downtown has been evacuated.

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Des Moines Flood Evacuations News and Background
- The Des Moines Register: Flood News From Around the Des Moines Metro Area (June 13, 2008)
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