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Flooding impacts nation's heartland
Residents evacuated in Missouri, National Guard escorts life-saving supplies to Nebraska town while snow melt continues up north.
Compiled by staff
March 21, 2019
4 Min Read
Temperatures are approaching 40 degrees in southeastern Minnesota on the first full day of spring 2019.Janet Kubat Willette
Heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt have caused catastrophic flooding across the Missouri River Basin and three-fourths of Nebraska’s 93 counties have been declared an emergency in #flood19, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts told National Public Radio. The cost of the damage has surpassed $1.3 billion. Ricketts estimates more than 2,000 homes and 340 businesses were damaged or destroyed by the flood.
A video showing the National Guard escorting a convoy of trucks to Fremont, Neb., went viral.
Then there’s the story of the beer frig that was referred to as a “gift from the heavens.”
For those of you that don't know, our state of #Nebraska is going through record flooding. Sometimes though, the world sends you a break. These guys went to their #DuckCamp and found a fully-stocked #BeerFridge. #NebraskaStrong #Flood2019 pic.twitter.com/t8FvdqVQ3g
— Fat Boy Wild Game (@gameseasonings) March 19, 2019
Here’s an aerial view of the flooding nears the towns of Hooper and Winslow, Nebraska.
Satellite imagery of the #MidwestFlooding is astounding. Towns of Hooper and Winslow, Nebraska as the floodwaters spread. #nebraskafloods #NebraskaFlood2019 #flood19 #flooding @croptechcafe pic.twitter.com/BxhNawLJgF
— Laura Thompson (@AgTechLaura) March 20, 2019
In Missouri, the Missouri River town of Craig, population 250, was evacuated as the river rose. Residents of Lewis and Clark Village were also evacuated, Accuweather reported.
Craig, Missouri residents seek refuge in neighboring town after evacuation. #Flood19
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) March 21, 2019
@41actionnews pic.twitter.com/PHd5Tk7Rqp
Severe flooding has inundated several Midwestern states, including Nebraska and Iowa. Here are some ways you can help these families and communities, via @MaeaLenei and @ZoeRohrich. (THREAD) https://t.co/uHZXvv94lT
— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) March 20, 2019
The Missouri River is also flooding southwestern Iowa, with four breaches along Iowa’s side of the river. One levee district told the Des Moines Register the damage in Iowa could reach into the billions of dollars. As of March 29, 41 of Iowa’s 99 counties have received disaster declarations.
In the midst of all the destruction caused by the flooding, spirits are high in Hornick. Neighbors are helping neighbors, and the town is working together to get back on its feet. https://t.co/WTkWgl2FE5 #disasterrelief #iawx #iaumc #flood19 #hornickstrong #floodrecovery pic.twitter.com/nEvN3IF0UJ
— Iowa Conference of The United Methodist Church (@IowaUMChurch) March 21, 2019
Levee District Officials report a new levee breach near Hamburg, Iowa which is allowing high flows to re-enter the Missouri River. This is the list thing the people along the Missouri River need... @41actionnews #Flood19
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) March 21, 2019
In Minnesota, road closures continue as floodwaters rise, Minnesota Public Radio reported.
Blue Earth County families evacuated when an ice jam gave way and sent floodwaters rushing. Remember, report damages to your emergency manager. And before you clean up, check these tips on our Spring Flooding webpage: https://t.co/qTM6m0Lih3 #MnFlooding https://t.co/VCcEhEvcBM
— Minnesota HSEM (@MnDPS_HSEM) March 21, 2019
In Fargo, N.D., the Red River is expected to reach major flood stage.
Lots of Snow in Fargo. #flood19 pic.twitter.com/kJEflngbGz
— Tommy Grisafi (@IndianaGrainCo) March 21, 2019
Southern states aren’t immune from flooding either, with major flooding on the Mississippi River occurring near Arkansas City, Arkansas; Natchez, Mississippi, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
In Canada, farmers are impacted by flooding, too.
Farmers say they are now finding storage bags torn and bins burst open from swelling, and grain washed away or contaminated. #flood19 #nebraska https://t.co/gFB8A8jets
— AGCanada.com (@AGCanadadotcom) March 21, 2019
An outlook released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calls for an elevated risk of flooding through May, CNN reported.
JUST IN:: @NOAA #SpringOutlook 2019: Historic, widespread #flooding to continue through May. Access our images & video at https://t.co/h0FHkKJavk @NWS #Spring pic.twitter.com/fZruKfQ8nR
— NOAA Communications (@NOAAComms) March 21, 2019
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