The Great Flood of 1993, Quad Cities, River Drive

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The Great Flood 1993 Quad Cities lowa & Illinois - Relentless rains in June & July forced "The Mighty Mississippi River" and its tributaries to record high water levels. The Mississippi's predicted crest of 22.2 ft. on July 4, along with continuing rains the following week, brought a new crest of 22.63 ft. on July 9, breaking the previous record set in 1965. Preliminary estimates reveal over $10 billion in damage to homes, businesses, farms and crops in the Midwest. Mississippi River Quad Cities USA Series are courtesy of Bettendorf Police Dept., M. Steele, Ken Hanson, Mary Shepherd & Creative Memories Photo. Picture Post Cards by Hartwell Publishing(309) 764-8891 RATE