The Advanced Hydrologic Predictions Service’s data on Columbus Junction, Iowa is not looking good. The flood waters are now being predicted to crest at 34.8 ft. (more than 6 ft. higher than the previous record set in 1993.)
Previous historical flood water crests:
(1) 28.30 ft on 07/07/1993
(2) 24.28 ft on 05/30/2004
(3) 23.50 ft on 02/23/1997
(3) 23.50 ft on 05/12/1996
Impact of flood waters in Columbus Junction at various flood stages:
- 36.0 Water affects the Iowa Highway 92 bridge roadway.
- 31.8 Water is at the lowest portion of the midspan of the IA Hwy 92 bridge.
- 31.3 Water is at the lowest portion of the west abutment on the IA Hwy 92 bridge.
- 31.0 Water is on the west approach to the Iowa Highway 92 bridge.
- 31.0 Water is at the lowest portion of the east abutment of the IA Hwy 92 bridge.
- 23.0 Water affects residential property along the river south of the Iowa Highway 92 bridge.
Eric - Thank you for keeping us posted about the flood. I hope you’ll continue your updates. My mom was evacuated from Fredonia [now staying at L&M High School].
My best,
Jeff Bennett
Ft. Lauderdale FL
CCHS ‘83
Jeff - You’re welcome. I’m trying my best to stay on top of the latest news on flooding in Southeast Iowa. The major news outlets are fairly overwhelmed with their own cities so news about Columbus Jct. is fairly scarce.
~E
CCHS ‘95
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