Declaration. That would free up federal dollars for rebuilding. In spillville, the first day rebuilding focused on this Community Owned ballroom. Flooding did as much damage, if not more, than eight years ago in 2008. Many volunteers knew how to tackle the job from past experiencem uck out the floor first and let it dry. Some volunteers here were so focused on fixing this Community Asset first they started work here befor i know my place needs a little assistance but ill get it done. Its an unfinished basement. , itll be ok and as for the governor, he says its important to get a firsthand look both at the damage and future needs as communities rebuild. And if those areas need more manpower or equipment all they have to do is ask. Dave franzman kcrg tv9 news. Winneshiek countys Environmental Health office private wells and septic tanks. Its advising those people to limit their sewer usage. And if a private well flooded over the well housing, its important to have the water tested for co
This is elkader where the turkey river is at levels not seen since 2008. Terry joining us now with more. We wanted to give the viewers an update with the turkey river. The latest stage is up to 17 feet, it continues to rise, but is feet. By tomorrow morning the crest should occur around seven am at 27 felt. That will result in major flooding around the elkader area. The good news in all of this, theres no additional rain in the forecast tonight or day. Tomorrow night well see the next chance for showers or storms. We should avoid the rain tomorrow, the High Pressure yesterdays flash flooding is river flooding. It has forced evacuations. Flooding is causing evacuations, Fayette County Emergency Management says within the hour the turkey river will crest 3 feet above the levels of 2008. The governor has opened state funds to victims of the flooding. It covers flood victims in five counts. All day long emergency crews and volunteers have been risk from the floodwaters. The people of elkad
Flooding remains a top concern for some communities in eastern iowa. Last night high water levels along the turkey river forced evacuations. Fayette county emergency crested in elgin this morning near levels seen during the floods of oh8. And now as the water moves downstream the river is getting closer to cresting in another northeast iowa town. Town. Cbs 2 News Reporter Stephanie Johnson is live right now in inelkader along the turkey river good morning stephanie. On thursday authorities said the flooding occurring in clayton countys elkader and elsewhere could worsen today. The river is forecasted to hit twentyseven feet in elkaderthat is fifteen feet above flood stage and just three quarters of a foot under the record crest of more than twentyseven point sevetyfive feet in 2008. Meanwhile as flooding continues fr river residents are holding onto hope. The town is come back beautifully. I think if you look up and down main street this is just another hurdle but its one that the town
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