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Effects of Flashing Flood on the Street of Ames in Iowa

Heavy rainfall over the past several days has raised river and stream levels in Iowa, prompting flood warnings in many parts of the state by the National Weather Service. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, signed a disaster proclamation activating the National Guard to assist the 13 northeast Iowa counties affected by the storm.

In this video, the effect of the flooding can be seen on the roads and a local car park in Ames on September 22. Credit: Kevin Cavallin