Coralville is an Iowa City suburb on the Iowa River below Coralville Reservoir, with significant flood exposure demonstrated in 2008 when record flooding caused the reservoir to overtop its spillway for the first time in its history. The flood inundated large portions of Iowa City and Coralville and caused hundreds of millions in damage. The University of Iowa's large research and medical complex is in the immediate vicinity, making flood resilience here a regional healthcare and research continuity concern.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Iowa River Flooding / Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2008 Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 319-248-1700 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-380 US-6 IA-1 IA-22 |
| Elevation | 672 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Johnson County IA
Iowa · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Moderate Risk