Midwestern Flooding Causes Destruction and Chaos

The article reports on severe flooding that impacted Rock Valley, Iowa, and other parts of the Midwest, including South Dakota and Minnesota. Wanda and Randy Bliek from Rock Valley escaped neck-high floodwaters by climbing through truck windows. The flooding resulted from heavy rain and saturated ground, which experts link to climate change. The floods caused significant damage, including the collapse of a railroad bridge in South Dakota and the imminent failure of a dam in Minnesota. Emergency crews and the National Guard were mobilized to assist with evacuations and fortify defenses. In North Sioux City, emergency measures helped prevent further damage, although a rail bridge collapse and a fatality were reported. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds highlighted the extensive damage and numerous water rescues. Residents of Rock Valley, such as Joane Rozeboom and Britney Westra, faced devastating losses to their homes and businesses. The community now confronts the daunting task of cleaning up and rebuilding after the floodwaters recede.