UPDATE: Rodney has power again, officials say

MONONA COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) — UPDATE (6/25/2024 @ 7:46 p.m.): Power has been restored to the city of Rodney.

According to the Monona County Sheriff’s Office , power was restored thanks to MidAmerican Energy. Residents in upper Rodney are allowed to go home.

The sheriff’s office also said that they “do not foresee any changes with the flooding” for now.

The Onawa Community Center will still be available as a shelter.

UPDATE: Aerial video of Rodney shows the devastation.

Below is drone video of the Rodney area provided by Giraffix Inc.

UPDATE (6/26/2024 @ 7:40 a.m.): Monona County officials have said that Rodney has been evacuated.

During this time, all town roads are being closed off to the public.

Officials said that no assistance is needed and they are asking people to stay out of the area.

UPDATE (6/25/2024 @ 6:13 a.m.): According to officials in Monona County , water has broken through a levee near Ticonic.

Additionally, officials say that anyone in Monona County who lives near the Little Sioux River should be prepared to evacuate at any moment.

PREVIOUS: A flash flood warning has been issued for areas of Monona County along the Little Sioux River after a levee broke, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

According to NWS , the levee failed 600 yards south of Highway 141 just before 5 a.m.

This flash flooding will affect areas near the levee such as Smithland, Rodney, and the surrounding rural area.

Officials are urging that you move to higher ground if you are in these areas, especially lower-lying areas.

During this time, the City of Onawa has o pened its community center to residents from these affected areas that need a place to shelter.

The flash floods may also affect areas in southern Woodbury County.

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