Flood Waters Hit Wastewater Plants and Two Drinking Water Sources in Northeast Iowa 8/25/2016 3:39:00 PM View Count 4152 MANCHESTER – DNR has received reports from six cities and a power plant in northeast Iowa that wastewater treatment plants are completely or partially covered with flood waters. Two more cities expect treatment plants to flood.
Heavy Rains Close Campgrounds at Yellow River Forest Heading into the Weekend 8/25/2016 3:23:00 PM View Count 4647 DES MOINES - Recent rains in northeast Iowa led to flooding in the Yellow River State Forest area and all four forest campgrounds are closed for the weekend.
State Parks Impacted by Recent Rains 7/19/2016 12:45:00 PM View Count 8903 People planning park visits in the near future are reminded to check on current conditions before heading out. Several Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rainfalls.
Be Cautious, Prepare for Upcoming Severe Weather 3/17/2016 9:06:00 AM View Count 4502 WINDSOR HEIGHTS – No one wants to think about a disaster, but floods and tornadoes are two of Iowa’s most common hazards.