Interactive map of flood conditions across the United States
WEBThe U.S. Geological Survey's WaterWatch Flood Map allows you to find areas currently experiencing flood and high flow conditions across the United States. The map is updated daily and provides the option to search flood conditions by state or water-resources region.
People in the Upper Midwest are grappling with catastrophic flooding - NPR
WEBJun 25, 2024 · The Upper Midwest is grappling with devastating river flooding after record-breaking rain. Climate change makes heavy rain and severe floods more frequent in that part of the country.
No end in sight for historic Midwest flooding - USA TODAY
WEBJun 27, 2024 · Historic Midwest floods swamp rivers; it's so hot Lincoln melted. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell …
What’s Causing the Devastating Flooding in the Midwest? - U.S.
WEBJun 24, 2024 · LOUIS (AP) — Hundreds of Iowa residents have needed rescue from record-setting flooding that has swamped parts of the state, covering buildings up to their rooftops, shutting down major roads,...
Midwest flooding: Swollen river claims house next to Minnesota …
WEBJun 26, 2024 · DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A house that was teetering on the edge of an eroding riverbank near a Minnesota dam collapsed into the river in the latest jarring example of extreme weather gripping the upper Midwest.
State Street - The Historical Marker Database
WEBJan 31, 2024 · State Street developed when entrepreneur Potter Palmer recognized that the curve of the river would limit Chicago's potential economic growth and envisioned State is the city’s major retailing thoroughfare.
Iowa flooding: Why waters are so high | AP News - Associated …
WEBJun 24, 2024 · ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hundreds of Iowa residents have needed rescue from record-setting flooding that has swamped parts of the state, covering buildings up to their rooftops, shutting down major roads, and disrupting basic services like …
Despite flooding on Mississippi River, Midwest mayors upbeat
WEBApr 27, 2023 · DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Upper Mississippi River will rise to near record-high levels as it flows through Wisconsin and Iowa, but officials said Thursday they expected to hold back floodwaters with a combination of flood walls, temporary barriers and wetlands, especially if dry weather continues.
Record Rainfall Floods Midwest - NASA Earth Observatory
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Overflowing rivers destroyed homes and bridges and inundated farm fields in the Midwestern states. A front of dense moisture, drawn north from the Gulf of Mexico, parked over southeastern South Dakota and northwestern Iowa on June 20 and 21, unleashing torrential rainfall.
Nearly half of Minnesota under "unprecedented" flooding, and …
WEBJun 28, 2024 · As of Thursday morning, more than 20 river gauges across the Upper Midwest have hit major flood stage, with more rain expected in flood-soaked areas. Water levels on the Minnesota, Mississippi...