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Iowa DOT officials close portions of I-29, I-680, discuss flood resiliency efforts
(Council Bluffs) -- Rising floodwaters have prompted closures along the interstate system north of Council Bluffs, but state transportation officials are hopeful work since 2019 will help re-open those roads faster and reduce damage. The Iowa Department of Transportation officially closed off Interstate 29 in both directions late last night...
Flood Warnings adjusted along the Missouri River following bouts of heavy rain
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Recent heavy rain to our north has caused significant flooding in parts of Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. Some of that flood water is starting to make its way down the Missouri River toward Kansas City. You'll notice higher river levels as we head into...
Online Link Created for S.Dakota Flood Victims to Submit Damage Reports
As South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota residents attempt to climb out from underneath the historic flooding that has ravaged portions of all three states, the Yankton County Office of Emergency Management has established an online link for flood victims to submit flood damage assessments to their property and businesses. The...
Rainfall totals: Heavy rain falls across Southern Iowa
Southern Iowa got a good soaking of rain overnight. This all worked out in the best way because the rain avoided northwest Iowa where flooding is a major problem, and areas creeping back towards drought in southern Iowa received much-needed rain. A sharp cut-off in rain totals can be seen right through Des Moines. Norwalk […]
Severe Overnight Storms June 25th Worsen MO River Flooding
Severe storms with tornado warnings brought hail and heavy rain to parts of the Midwest as floodwaters breached levees in Iowa, creating dangerous conditions that prompted evacuations. The sheriff’s office in Monona County says the Little Sioux River breached levees in several areas Tuesday. Evacuation orders were issued, and roads were closed in the area. No injuries were immediately reported. Iowa officials say they expect to close parts of two highways near Council Bluffs because of floodwaters. WOWT reports that two evacuation zones have been established in Council Bluffs from Gifford Road east of the Missouri River to Interstate 29 and north to Interstate 880. At least two deaths are being blamed on the storms. President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster for several counties in Iowa to free up federal aid.
Flood Warnings remain in effect across Midwest as deadly flooding threatens new towns down stream
Catastrophic flooding continues to impact the Midwest after days of torrential rain caused rivers and streams to overflow their banks, forcing residents to flee their homes and seek higher ground as water destroyed roads and bridges and even led to the partial failure of a dam.
High Winds and Hail Reported from Tuesday’s Storm
(Des Moines) The storm that swept through the area on Tuesday night dumped large hail and brought high winds to some areas in southwest Iowa. High winds were reported in several locations in southwest Iowa:. *64 Mph wind gust seven miles northwest of Oakland. *63 Mph wind gust five miles...
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