Posts With Keyword ‘Flooding’

Columbus Junction Council Meeting

Posted: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 at 6:21 am

The City of Columbus Junction will have their regular Council meeting on Wednesday. The primary item on the agenda is a discussion of a Flood Plain Variance Request by the Louisa County Fair Board.

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City of Wellman Flood Cleanup Continues

Posted: Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at 6:21 am

The City of Wellman was hit hard by heavy rainfall last week and significant damage was reported due to flash flooding.

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Update: Flooding Causes Road Closures In Washington

Posted: Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 at 9:15 am
The underpass on North Second Avenue in Washington had five to six feet of standing water after heavy rainfall Monday (8/9/10) night.  This picture was taken as the water receded. (KCII-Chance Dorland)The underpass on North Second Avenue in Washington had five to six feet of standing water after heavy rainfall Monday (8/9/10) night. This picture was taken as the water receded. (KCII-Chance Dorland)
Flood Waters Surged South Into Sunset Park This Morning, But Waters Have Now Receded Into A Field On The North Side Of West Main Street.<br />
(KCII's Chance Dorland)Flood Waters Surged South Into Sunset Park This Morning, But Waters Have Now Receded Into A Field On The North Side Of West Main Street.
(KCII’s Chance Dorland)

Nearly three inches of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours in Washington, flooding several roads.

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Wellman Hit Hard By Heavy Rainfall

Posted: Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 6:27 am
Flooding in Wellman 8-3-10 (KCII's Bill Gatchel)
Flooding in Wellman 8-3-10 (KCII's Bill Gatchel)

High water levels from heavy rainfall have left the south side of Wellman underwater. 

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Free Flood Clean-Up Kits Available

Posted: Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 6:25 am

The American Red Cross Grant Wood Area Chapter is offering free clean up kits for residents affected by Tuesday’s flash flooding in Wellman.

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New Washington Rain Record Possible

Posted: Saturday, June 26th, 2010 at 6:22 am

Washington is about an inch and a half away from breaking the all-time precipitation record for June.

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Iowa’s Wet Weather Has Biggest Impact on SE Iowa Farmers

Posted: Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at 6:28 am

Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey says this month’s heavy rainfall is the “most detrimental in southern and southeastern Iowa”, and he expects several counties in the Washington area will receive federal disaster relief funding once a survey of crop losses is completed.

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Rebuild Iowa’s Flood Tips For Washington County

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 6:28 am

The Rebuild Iowa Office was created to after storms and flooding caused millions of dollars worth of damage in 2008, and that office now has advice for residents of Washington County as they approach record rainfall for June.

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Flooding Concerns As More T-Storms Roll into SE Iowa

Posted: Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at 7:41 am
Rain and scattered thunderstorms will be moving out today, with drier conditions expected tonight through Saturday as high pressure settles in. Significant rises and flooding will be found on many area rivers through the weekend.Rain and scattered thunderstorms will be moving out today, with drier conditions expected tonight through Saturday as high pressure settles in. Significant rises and flooding will be found on many area rivers through the weekend.

Flooding remains a concern across southeast Iowa as Thunderstorms are expected through the midday.

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Flooding Forces Venue Change for FFA Consignment Auction

Posted: Monday, March 22nd, 2010 at 6:42 am

Flooding on the Iowa River has forced a local FFA Chapter to change the venue for their upcoming consignment auction.

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