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

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...

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New Washington Rain Record Possible

Washington is about an inch and a half away from breaking the all-time precipitation record for June.  As of today, Washington has received more than 12 inches of rainfall since the beginning of the...

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Free Flood Clean-Up Kits Available

The American Red Cross Grant Wood Area Chapter is offering free clean up kits for residents affected by Tuesday’s flash flooding in Wellman. The kits will be available at the Wellman City Hall. Kits...

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Wellman Hit Hard By Heavy Rainfall

High water levels from heavy rainfall have left the south side of Wellman underwater.  A trained weather spotter in Wellman notified KCII that they received over four inches of rainfall Monday night...

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Update: Flooding Causes Road Closures In Washington

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)...

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City of Wellman Flood Cleanup Continues

The City of Wellman was hit hard by heavy rainfall last week and significant damage was reported due to flash flooding. The Grant Wood Area Chapter of the Red Cross provided two shipments of clean up...

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Columbus Junction Council Meeting

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. The...

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Weekend Rains and Snow Melt Lead to Flooding

The warm front, rain, and the snow melt led to minor flooding in areas of Washington County Sunday. Areas around the county have seen flooding near the English River, including south of Kalona along...

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Mid-Prairie Cancels School Due to Flooding Friday

Flooding closed two of the major roads that Mid-Prairie School District uses for bus routes, prompting school officials to cancel classes yesterday. Superintendent Mark Schneider says they would have...

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Columbus Junction Prepares for the Worst

As the Iowa River continues to rise, the City of Columbus Junction is taking precautionary measures. City officials are meeting daily to go over data and changes to flooding risks. According to...

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