The Paramount Theatre was damaged by the epic flood that began in the early morning of Wednesday , June 11 , 2008 when the Cedar River rose up over its banks . When the record-breaking flood waters crested at 32 feet on Friday , June 13 , 2008 , most of downtown Cedar Rapids was covered in a toxic mix of garbage and river water , including the Paramount . Restoration of the Paramount Theatre was scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2012 . The console , lift , and blower of the Mighty Wurlitzer theater organ were destroyed by the flood
epic flood
Iowa flood of 2008
Paramount Theatre (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)