News : Cedar River update: 18.73 feet reading at 3:45 a.m.

The Highway 150 bridge leading north out of Vinton remained open this morning as the Cedar River is rising slightly more slowly than anticipated.

The latest official reading showed the river level at 18.73 feet at 3:45 a.m, with an expected crest of 20.5 feet predicted for 1 a.m. Sunday.

With the Hesco barriers protecting the fire station and electrical utility buildings, emergency management personnel and volunteers went home Saturday evening to wait and watch. Further sandbagging may take place, depending on how high the water rises.

See the latest NWS reading/forecast report HERE.