Saturday Flood
Burlington Bridge Closed
According to this sign, which is not yet facing oncoming traffic at 10:00pm Saturday night, the Burlington bridge leading to the UI hospitals will be closing very soon.
Burlington Splash
Cars make a splash while driving over the Burlington St. bridge, as water creeps onto the roadway after being pumped out of other areas.
Iowa River
The Iowa River on Saturday, which is extremely high as a result of flooding conditions in June of 2008.
Iowa River
The Iowa River on Saturday, which is extremely high as a result of flooding conditions in June of 2008.
Iowa River
The Iowa River on Saturday, which is extremely high as a result of flooding conditions in June of 2008.
Burlington Water
Water is on the street just below the Burlington bridge.
More Iowa River
More of the Iowa River on June 14, 2008.
Bridge Bottom
Water has reached the base of the Burlington bridge, which could be dangerous as water pressure will build behind the bridge.
Burlington Pumps
Pumps are putting water onto Burlington just below the bridge.
Saving Stuff
A few people trek through the shallow water to try to save stuff from an office building doomed to be damaged by rising floodwater.
Saving Stuff
People trek through the shallow water to try to save things from an office building doomed to be damaged by rising floodwater.
Saturday Iowa City Flooding