Towns, cities located along the Cedar River in eastern Iowa are bracing for the river waters to rise and flood the area as more rainfall is expected throughout the weekend.

In Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second largest city with approximately 130,000 residents, preparation for the flood has been visible with crowds coming together to prepare for the Cedar River waters to jump its banks. According to the city's website, "the Cedar River continues to be projected to crest at 24 feet on Monday, Sept. 26, into Tuesday morning inundate the area."

Cedar Rapids Evacuation Area

In light of this projection, the areas that are immediately along the Cedar River in some parts of the city including downtown will start evacuation at 8:00 p.m. local time Sunday, September 25. The following is the evacuation area-map issued from the city:

Where to Observe These Online Maps

People can head to the IFIS (Iowa Flooding Information System) website for comprehensive flooding information. IFIS is provided by the Iowa Flood Center.