Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids Briefly Diverted Ambulances Due to Water Main Break

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, temporarily diverted ambulances to other local hospitals on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, due to a water main break. Normal operations, including ambulance acceptance, resumed Thursday evening as reported by KCRG.

Incident Details

The water main break occurred on Tuesday afternoon, prompting Mercy officials to immediately shut off the affected water line. Crews worked to complete repairs, with assistance from fire crews who aided in cleanup and damage assessment according to KCRG. During the disruption, ambulances were rerouted to other hospitals in the area.

Hospital Status

As of Thursday evening, Mercy Medical Center is maintaining normal operations and is once again accepting ambulance traffic. Hospital officials have stated they will provide further information as it becomes available as noted by KCRG.

About Mercy Medical Center

Mercy Medical Center is a hospital located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality patient care through a combination of technology and a patient-centered approach as described on the MercyCare website.

Recent Social Media Updates

The incident was also reported on KCRG’s Facebook page on Monday afternoon, confirming the ambulance diversions due to the water main break according to a Facebook post from KCRG-TV9.