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   Mason City Globe Gazette    
   July 31, 2017    
   Member of the Iowa Executive Council voted Monday to approve up to ... Iowans recover from flooding that struck 12 Iowa counties this month.     
  
   
   KAALtv.com    
   July 25, 2017    
   Disaster Proclamation Issued for Floyd County ... eastern Iowa ravaged by severe weather, heavy rains and flash flooding. ... It also activates the Iowa Individual Assistance program for qualifying residents of the four counties.     
 
  
 
 
   
  
   
   KCHA News    
   June 29, 2017    
   Charles City, Iowa – Search and rescue operations got a little assist recently when the Floyd County Emergency Management Agencyà...     
  
   
   whotv.com    
   December 7, 2016    
   In September when flood waters were rising in Northeast Iowa Floyd County authorities used Facebook live to broadcast their newsà...     
  
   
   KCRG    
   September 25, 2016    
   Cedar Rapids, IA ... CHARLES CITY, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) - BUCKETS: Flood clean up buckets ... filled sandbags to Dumont on Saturday to assist them with flooding. Watch Charles City Police Department & Floyd County Iowaà...     
  
   
   whotv.com    
   September 22, 2016    
   In Floyd County, 7.55” of rain was reported and Charles City saw 6.35”. The Little Cedar River is at moderate flood stage at Nashua and nearà...     
 
  
 
 
   
  
   
   KCRG    
   September 22, 2016    
   Cedar Rapids, IA ... UPDATE: Flooding and evacuations after Northern Iowa flooding ... some roads including 110th St. leading into Greene are flooded. ... In Floyd County, nearly every road across the southwestern portion ofà...     
  
   
   KCHA News    
   September 21, 2016    
   Charles City, Iowa – Area rivers in Floyd County will be on the rise ... will likely be affected by the flooding, to notify those residents and businesses of ... The leading killer during flood or flash flood events occurs to drivers who drive through flooded roadways. ... Chris was born and raised in Webster City, IA.     
  
   
   KCHA News    
   October 25, 2016    
   Charles City, Iowa - North Iowa Community Action Organization is currently accepting applications for the Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Program for households in Floyd County that were impacted by the recent flooding. The Governor's Disasterà...     
  
   
   KCHA News    
   October 1, 2016    
   Mason City, Iowa - RadioIowa - Iowa farmers who had flooding in their corn fields MAY have the option of feeding some of that grain to livestock, but the corn must be tested first.     
  
   
   KIMT 3    
   September 30, 2016    
   CHARLES CITY, Iowa- Homes and businesses in North Iowa and southern Minnesota were damaged by last week's flooding. Floyd County assessor Gary VanderWerf said their office is asking those who were affected by the floods in their county to let themà...     
  
   
   KIMT 3    
   September 27, 2016    
   CHARLES CITY, Iowa - At Hy-Vee in Charles City, residents are dropping off sandbags used from the recent flooding. ... The Floyd County Board of Supervisors also met to discuss their current flood situation and help residents who qualify for state aid.     
  
   
   KCHA News    
   September 27, 2016    
   Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds paid a visit to Charles City on Monday to assess area-wide flood damage.     
  
   
   Mason City Globe Gazette    
   September 26, 2016    
   Photos: North Iowa flooding, September 2016. Smith, a Greene native, ... Marshall was forced to leave her home Thursday as her basement and first floor flooded. "I just came up here to ... Floyd County deals with flood impact as water recedes. GGMollyM ...     
  
   
   KAALtv.com    
   September 25, 2016    
   (ABC 6 News) -- The flooding in Charles City, Iowa has officially transitioned into a minor flooding situation, according to a press conference held Sunday afternoon.     
  
   
   KCRG    
   September 25, 2016    
   The flash flood watch has been lifted. We remain under a river flood warning until the Cedar River falls below 12 feet.     
  
   
   KAALtv.com    
   September 25, 2016    
   ... On Saturday night, Freeborn County officials and Floyd County, Iowa authorities are urging residents not to travel on Sunday ahead of the storm expected to bring more rain.     
 
  
 
 
   
  
   
   KCHA News    
   September 23, 2016    
   Charles City, Iowa - Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds have declared Floyd County, along with Butler and Chickasaw counties as disaster areas after the recent flooding. Representative Todd Prichard released details about theà...     
  
   
   La Crosse Tribune    
   September 23, 2016    
   The flooded streets of downtown Gays Mills are seen Thursday from an overlook south of the village in Crawford County. prev.     
  
   
   KAALtv.com    
   September 22, 2016    
   Police and fire are evacuating areas prone to flooding and disconnecting gas and electric utilities. The county requests residents limit water usage.     
  
   
   KCCI Des Moines    
   September 22, 2016    
   "We've been closely monitoring flooding that will significantly impact a number of counties," Branstad said. "The state of Iowa stands ready to assist all local governments as they respond to this threat. We are already providing a number of flood ...     
  
   
   Radio Iowa    
   September 22, 2016    
   Evacuations and sandbagging efforts are underway in portions of north-central and northeast Iowa following heavy rains overnight.     
  
   
   KAALtv.com    
   September 22, 2016    
   (ABC 6 News) -- A state of emergency is in place in Floyd County, IA after reports of more than 11 inches of rain in some areas, according to the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency. According to a release, the Emergency Operations Center isà...     
  
   
   The Weather Channel    
   September 22, 2016    
   Heavy rain has flooded homes, closed major highways and stranded motorists in several Midwestern states. ... Flooding prompted a flash flood emergency in Floyd County, Iowa. ... Torrential rains Wednesday night and Thursday morning caused flooding ...     
  
   
   whotv.com    
   September 22, 2016    
   BUTLER COUNTY, Iowa - Storms in northern and northeastern Iowa overnight caused some damage as they spawned tornadoes and dropped heavy rain - up to 10 inches - in some areas.     
  
   
   KCCI Des Moines    
   September 22, 2016    
   The service also says at least three tornadoes were reported Wednesday evening in parts of southern Floyd County and northern Butler County.     
  
   
   Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier    
   September 22, 2016    
   Law enforcement and Emergency Management officials in Butler County today are asking the public to stay out of Greene due to many flooded streets, downed trees and power lines, etc. "The Shell Rock River has left its banks in many areas and travel is ...     
  
   
   KCRG    
   September 22, 2016    
   Three tornado touchdowns were reported, two in Floyd County and one just west of Green in Butler county. Buildings and tree damage was reported with hundreds of power outages.     
  
   
   kwwl.com    
   September 22, 2016    
   UPDATE: A Tornado Warning has been issued for Butler and Bremer Counties until 7:45 p.m. and Floyd County until 8:15 p.m. Ping-pong ball-sized hail is possible.     
  
   
   KCHA News    
   September 22, 2016    
   Charles City, Iowa - Area rivers in Floyd County will be on the rise through Friday Morning, including the Cedar, Shell Rock, and Winnebago Rivers.     
  
   
   Austin Herald    
   September 22, 2016    
   Krueger reported several roads were flooded around town, including the railroad bridge on East Oakland Avenue, an area near Sixth Avenue and 21st Street Southwest, and spots by Fifth Place Southeast.     
  
   
   The Detroit News    
   September 22, 2016    
   Heavy rain runoff and flooding from the Shell Rock River forced the evacuation a few homes in Greene County in northern Iowa, as well as rescues at five homes. At least three tornadoes were reported Wednesday evening in parts of southern Floyd Countyà...     
  
   
   Rick Kupchella's BringMeTheNews    
   September 22, 2016    
   Heavy rains caused street flooding in the Twin Cities Wednesday evening and more flash flood warnings continued overnight in the metro area and southern Minnesota.     
  
   
   KIMT 3    
   September 22, 2016    
   Plan ahead for transportation on Thursday - Charles City and Floyd County Transit Services will not be operating due to the weather.     
  
   
   The Weather Channel    
   September 22, 2016    
   ... a flash flood emergency in Floyd County, Iowa. Several vehicles were stranded and highways flooded in Minnesota. ... A flash flood emergency was issued in Floyd County, Iowa, after five to nine inches of rain fell. "Minneapolis and St. Paul ...     
  
   
   KCRG    
   September 22, 2016    
   Butler County Emergency Management tells TV9 people were out on Wednesday night sandbagging in preparation for Thursday's flooding in Greene and Clarksville. Still, sections of main roads and several basements flooded. Authorities even had to evacuate ...     
  
   
   Mason City Globe Gazette    
   September 22, 2016    
   MASON CITY - Officials were bracing Wednesday for what could be significant flooding of low-lying areas around some North Iowa lakes and streams. Widespread heavy rain over already saturated ground was expected to cause local rivers to reach floodà...     
  
   
   Mason City Globe Gazette    
   September 21, 2016    
   Firefighters and police began going door-to-door in flood-prone areas of the city on Wednesday, warning residents that evacuations may be necessary if the water levels rise as high as predicted, according to a Charles City Fire Department statement.     
  
   
   Mason City Globe Gazette    
   September 21, 2016    
   Firefighters and police began going door-to-door in flood-prone areas of the city on Wednesday, warning residents that evacuations may be necessary if the water levels rise as high as predicted, according to a Charles City Fire Department statement.     
  
   
   The Weather Channel    
   September 21, 2016    
   Dangerous flash flooding is a concern across the Upper Midwest into late week, along with the risk for a few strong to severe thunderstorms.     
 
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