The island is 100 acres (40 ha) in size, with most of the land area being woodland.
[1] The island was severely affected by the Iowa flood of 2008.
By June 10, 2008, the island's entire population was forced to evacuate following the breach of a sandbag dike.
All homes were demolished in 2008 due to extensive flood damage, and the island was converted into a recreation area.
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