Iowa Communities Start Rebuilding After Flood Damaging

(Pottawattamie County) Communities in western Iowa are still grappling with catastrophic flooding a week after it began. Some areas are beginning to rebuild, while others remain submerged.

Pottawattamie County is particularly affected, with Riverside Park in Council Bluffs still underwater as the river nears its peak. Residents are on high alert, showing similarities to the devastating 2019 floods.

The Iowa National Guard has sent equipment and personnel to assist with clean-up efforts as residents brace for a long rebuilding process. The community is urged to reuse sandbags, prepare for future flooding, and reflect on past experiences to navigate the current crisis.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in

Missouri…Nebraska…Iowa…

*Missouri River At Rulo is affecting Richardson and Holt Counties.

*Missouri River At Nebraska City affecting Fremont and Otoe

Counties.

*Missouri River At Brownville affecting Nemaha and Atchison

Counties.

*The Missouri River at Plattsmouth is affecting Cass and Mills Counties.

*Missouri River At Omaha affects Pottawattamie, Douglas, and Sarpy counties.

*Missouri River Near Blair affects Washington, Pottawattamie, and Harrison counties.