Overflowing Mississippi River Causes Road Closures And Potential Evacuations In Midwest

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The Mississippi River is currently overflowing and causing flooding in states across the Midwest.

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Several states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, are experiencing flooding along the Mississippi River.

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The DOT of Iowa has confirmed that road closures have occurred due to the flooding.

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Later this week, some roads near the river are expected to flood.

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Iowa’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has urged residents to prepare for possible evacuation if flooding continues to spread.

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Kim Reynolds, Iowa's governor, issued a disaster proclamation for multiple counties alongside the river.

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State agencies have been asked to monitor the river’s conditions to provide resources to affected communities.

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The recent flooding has been fueled by snow dropped across the Midwest due to winter storms.

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An increase in water feeding the region’s waterways has been caused due to melting snow this spring.

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The Army Corps of Engineers of the US has closed eight of its Mississippi River locks in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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