Dubuque is implementing a $26 million pump system to mitigate flooding in the Bee Branch Watershed. The University of Iowa is testing a 1:7.5 scale model of the pump system to ensure effectiveness.

Thunderstorms dropped more than 2 inches of rain across parts of Iowa on Friday, July 11, and flash flooding affected parts of the state. The severe weather brought heavy rains and the threat of flash ...

Another afternoon of active severe weather brought heavy rains and the threat of flash flooding to central Iowa. Heavy rain caused flooding issues in Ames and rotation was observed in clouds around ...

Dubuque is rolling out a new flood-fighting pump system that was tested by researchers at the University of Iowa. The system will include four pumps, with each being capable of removing 100,000 ...

Flooding concerns are decreasing in central Iowa after several days of rainfall. Parts of the Des Moines metro were covered by a flash flood warning early in the day, while a flood warning was also ...

Rivers flood in Iowa. It's a regular occurrence for people who live along the rivers. But, flash flooding can unexpectedly strike, causing flooding on streets, sending small creeks and streams out of ...