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Several Roads Closed Due to Flooding; Travel Not Advised in Area Counties
There are several road closures in northwest Iowa due to flooding that occurred as a result of significant rain that fell from Thursday evening through this (Sat) morning, and travel is not advised in several area counties. There are currently widespread flash flooding and river flooding issues. There are currently...
Heavy rainfall causes major flooding
REGIONAL—Four N'West Iowa counties are among 21 listed in the disaster proclamation from Gov. Kim Reynolds and the American Red Cross has set up shelters in Rock Valley and Rock Rapids while part of Hawarden is under an evacuation after heavy rainfalls throughout Friday and early Saturday morning caused major flooding.
Agencies Provide Safety Information In Dealing Electricity and Mold After A Flood
O’Brien County, Iowa — The O’Brien County Emergency Management Agency and the City of Sheldon have provided some documents to help people stay safe around electricity and mold after a flood.
State Emergency Operations Center open- travel discouraged in NW Iowa due to flooding
AMES, Iowa — The Iowa DOT is discouraging travel in Northwest Iowa after heavy rains caused roads to be flooded. According to Iowa 511, travel is strongly discouraged in Lyon, Sioux, O’Brien, Clay, Emmet, and Dickenson County. Many roads flooded in the wee hours, closing these roads. “The State Emergency Operations Center is open and […]
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