It's going to flood this year
February 2, 2010
According to the National Weather Service, parts of Iowa are
statistically certain to flood this spring. When this year's heavy snowfall finally melts, it's going to have to fight with frozen ground and the result is undoubtedly going to involve at least some minor flooding -- with a very good chance of major flooding in some places.
Now is the time for homeowners to take precautions like installing
backup sump pumps to prevent basement flooding, and for cities to consider whether they have the right
portable flood controls and
portable pumping equipment to handle the floodwaters when they come.
last revised February 2010