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Additional storms, heavy rain possible this weekend in eastern Iowa
One round of storms already moved through eastern Iowa and more storms are possible through the weekend.A cold front will be ...
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Federal prison for Iowa flood worker caught with stolen firearms
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A man from Texas has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison following his role in a theft ...
Does Iowa use outdoor sirens or issue wireless alerts for flooding? How to get warnings
Sirens are not triggered during flooding or flash flooding in Polk County. Outdoor warning sirens are only activated for ...
Where heavy rain and flooding are expected through the weekend
For one, the flood-ravaged region around Ruidoso, New Mexico, again finds itself at risk for slow-moving storms causing rapid ...
Iowa officials, businesses anticipate flooding as threat looms
The chance for heavy rainfall Thursday night into Friday, predicted by the Local 5 weather team, is bad news for some outdoor ...
As extreme rains becomes more common, some Iowa farmers turn to 'relay intercropping'
Extreme rainfall and flooding are becoming more common across much of the U.S. In Iowa, some farmers are experimenting with something called relay intercropping to keep more rainfall in the fields.
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Man sentenced for stealing firearms from Iowa business while helping clean up after flood
A Texas man has been sentenced for stealing two firearms from an Iowa business while helping them clean up after a flood.
STORM REPORTS: Strong winds, heavy rain cause damage and flash flooding in eastern Iowa
Strong winds of 60 to 90 mph occurred Friday afternoon in eastern Iowa. Reports of tree damage and power outages rolled in as ...
Davenport, Iowa flooding: Videos show submerged cars and inundated roads amid flash flood emergency
Flash floods warnings hit Davenport, Iowa, after 3+ inches of rain Friday. Roads flooded, cars stranded, and more rain is expected through the day.
Iowa weather: Tracking severe storms, torrential rains in central Iowa
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of central and eastern Iowa through 10am, including Des Moines and Ames. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a wind gusts or two ...