Wednesdaya woman forced to the town completely shut downsubmerged. These houses suddenly become waterfront properties, with water seeping into their basements. Sadly, many say this is nothing new. linda petersen, olin we got the routine, okay we know the waters coming up, move everything up, move everything to higher ground. And then wait for the water to rise, and go back down. But the familiarity doesnt make it any easier. And it breaks my heart to have to throw out my daughters because, well i was really. I said, im sorry, but its been flooded, theres no saving that kinda stuff. The flooding also taking its toll on many farmers in the area. Damage widespread on this farm. shirley davis, olin our corn crop, basically. Our pasture is gone, which well probably never get back into. The new seeding. Hopefully it hangs on. Davis estimates nearly 400 acres of land have at least a little water on it. She says she wont know for sometime if shell be able to salvage any of natures going to thr
High, but most will be back in their banks this weekend. We should be dry today although the pesky system to our east will return a bit for tomorrow. Today, though, we will be mainly sunny and breezy with north winds at 10 20 mph. Highs will be in the mid 60s to low 70s. We do have some rain in the forecast. Ill have that for you in a few minutes. Eileen loan. Good morning. Area river levels remain very high, should be dry today although the pesky system to our east will return a bit for tomorrow. Today, though, we will be mainly sunny and breezy with north winds at 10 20 mph. Highs will be in the mid 60s to low 70s. We do have some that for you in a few minutes. Today fema will be in clarksville to get a better look at the damage also warning people all over eastern iowa to be careful when they go back to check on their home. Fema wants people to keep an eye on possible health hazards. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a concern. So is the threat of being electrocuted from stepping in wate
Still turned upside down for days. 02 11 normally i would have gas right now and be cooking meals in my own house instead of having to go out get meals. Debaker says this flood event brought the Community Closer Together than hes ever seen. 15 00 a group of people asked me if i needed help empty my basement, i had 16 people at my house all the sudden helping to empty my basement, unbelivebale, ive never seen anything like that. Bulicek says he feels the same way. 48 57 great community, everyone got together and its dont play. And now, its back to business. Nats of going into bar and greeting people. Hows it going . Good man. And again, were seeing more in cedar rapids, mark carlson, kcrgtv9. Lets turn to weather now and meteorologis t joe winters. Joe, the weather seems to be cooperating for the Flood Recovery efforts. Skies eventually clear tonight with lows returning to the 4 is back again tomorrow with somewhat lighter winds and highs back near 70. Well hover close to 70 into the we
High, but most will be back in their banks this weekend. We should be dry today although the pesky system to our east will return a bit for tomorrow. Today, though, we will be mainly sunny and breezy with north winds at 10 20 mph. Highs will be in the mid 60s to low 70s. We do have some rain in the forecast. Ill have system to ourt you in a few minutes. As iowa continues to recover from flooding some are wondering if theyll be getting help from the federal government. Storm track sevens Amanda Gilbert joins us live in clarksville was one of the worst hit towns by flooding. 150 homes were damaged by water. Some people still cannot return to their properties. Fema will be in town today to look at things. Its important to remember that if you do live in town. They are not here to provide assitance yet. But if you do need help. Churches in the area have everything from gift cards to groceries. Lunch and dinner ar daily at the Lutheran Church many young volunteers have also been helping out
New evacuation zone. But inside the new, smaller zone, alliant will inspect each home before turning the power back on. And Midamerican Energy company says it has approval from the city now to begin restoring gas service to properties outside the new zone. Kcrg tv nines Samantha Myers joins us live from near the time check neighborhood tonight. Samantha, you spoke with some people who have been able to move back home . Chance to return to their homes today. Although, some of the people who live on this street, a Avenue Northwest were not going to be able to stay in their homes tonight because theyre waiting for power to come back on. Tanneka smith returned to her home wednesday. I was really excited to come back because i want to one help my neighbors and get everything back in the house the street she lives on was inside the original flood revised zone. 11 38 38;29 but its been a delay with the power getting back on and gas getting back on so just kind of waiting for that but really e