Heatwave Crisis: Millions Under Heat Warning as Floodwaters Overwhelm Iowa
Discover the latest on the extreme heatwave gripping the nation and the devastating floodwaters forcing Iowa residents out of their homes.
Rock Valley, Iowa residents were startled by sirens blaring at 2 a.m. as floodwaters forced hundreds of people out of their homes, leaving the city of 4,200 with critical shortages of water. The relentless rain in the region overwhelmed the Rock River, prompting Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo to describe the situation as unprecedented. Emergency responders successfully rescued stranded residents, averting a potentially dire situation. Further exacerbating the weather woes across the United States, millions faced …