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Iowa Floods Hit Hard This Weekend | Des Moines News
Central Iowa braced for disaster as yet another round of thunderstorms dumped record rainfall over the holiday weekend, turning streets into rivers and homes into flood zones. Ames saw over six inches, Nevada more than four — and even areas spared the worst soaked up two inches. With the ground already saturated, creeks overflowed and low-lying spots turned into waterlogged nightmares. Officials are monitoring, but localized downpours mean your yard might tell a different story. The rain may be easing — but the aftermath? Still brewing. Stay safe, and share your story if you’ve got one…
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