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TRI-STATE AREA -- In this Floodwatch 2010 report, KHQA has good news for folks places in southeast Iowa with damage from flooding and storms.
Lee and Van Buren Counties have received presidential disaster declarations.
They cover damage that has occurred since June 1st.
The declaration provides federal money to rebuild roads, bridges and other public facilities, plus helps pay for debris removal or emergency work during the storms.
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The Mississippi along Hannibal's riverfront is just two inches higher than Thursday.
All five flood gates remain in place as the river is expected to reach 22 feet by Saturday morning.
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We took look at Quincy's riverfront.
Clat Adams Park, just north of the Memorial Bridge, has begun to flood.
The river is just a couple of inches higher than Thursday.
By Saturday, it's expected to crest at 21.6 feet.
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Upriver, floodwaters from the Mississippi River finally have covered the railroad tracks on the north side of the LaGrange riverfront.
All week, water has been inching its way up.
LaGrange is also expecting a crest Saturday.
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The National Weather Service still predicts the Mississippi River will crest in Canton on Saturday.
This was the scene this morning as the river went up about a half-foot from yesterday.
The predicted crest is set for Saturday at 18 point seven feet.
Technical flood stage is 14 feet.
The City of Canton has closed the floodgates that cross over the railroad tracks.
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More Floodwatch 2010 information... Mark Twain Lake is cresting.
It's higher than normal, but below the record set in 2008.
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The Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake Project are open for recreation.
Some areas, such as the John Spalding and Indian Creek beaches, are closed temporarily as well as some smaller access areas.
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Also, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources reports the beach at Wakonda State Park in Lewis County is closed because of concerns over E coli contamination.
Remember, you can find this map at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources website.
