‘It’s just waiting,’ flood prep complete as Mississippi River rises

MARQUETTE, Iowa (KCRG) – Because the Mississippi River rises, officers mentioned they’re executed with a lot of the preparation work. Now, they’re ready for the river to crest.

Flooding is impacting communities in northeast Iowa, with some individuals having to evacuate their properties.

In Clayton County, emergency administration mentioned as soon as the river crests and waters begin to recede, they will transfer onto the following part, which is able to doubtless embrace weeks of cleanup and restoration.

Clayton County Emergency Administration Director Sarah Moser mentioned they’re simply ready for the river to crest.

“Now we have individuals which might be able to go, and so they really feel like they want one thing else to do, and we simply don’t have anything proper now” Moser mentioned. “So it’s simply ready.”

One of many communities impacted is town of Marquette. Marquette Mayor Steve Weipert mentioned town is in a superb place, as they proceed to comply with their plans.

“We knew at each stage what we needed to do, and go forward and get ‘er executed, and that’s how life goes on the river,” Weipert mentioned.

Freeway 76 alongside the Mississippi is closed north of Marquette.

It’s the route many drivers now use for the reason that Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi in Lansing shut down. Most might want to drive 45 minutes north to La Crosse in an effort to cross the river.

One other group in Clayton County feeling the impression of flooding is McGregor. The town ordered individuals residing on the south facet to evacuate this week.

The Mississippi River there’s anticipated to crest someday Friday or Saturday.

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