Midwest Braces for Mississippi River Flooding and Highway Closures

The Mississippi River is causing flooding in several Midwest states due to melting ice from winter storms. Iowa has confirmed road closures and urged residents to prepare for possible evacuation. Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for multiple counties alongside the river and asked state agencies to monitor the river's conditions. Last fall, the river's water levels were much lower due to widespread drought throughout the United States, causing disruptions in barge traffic and capacity.