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In the News

High precipitation forecast for Upper Missouri River basin, but repeat of 2019 flooding uncertain
Omaha World Herald, Published on January 29, 2020
Iowa’s spring flooding outlook ‘not so good’
The Gazette, Published on January 29, 2020
Iowa View: Three things Iowa must do to protect from flooding
Des Moines Register, Published on January 13, 2020
The Dice Are Loaded
Knight Lab , Published on January 10, 2020
Other states look to UI-based Iowa Flood Center for expertise
The Gazette , Published on January 10, 2020

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Iowa’s spring flooding outlook ‘not so good’

January 29, 2020/in News, Spotlight /by Margot Dick

Dealing with ice and snow may be more immediate concerns for Iowans, but Witold Krajewski says it’s not too soon to be thinking about sandbags and temporary flood barriers.

https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-flood-center-spring-flooding-outlook-not-so-good-20200128?fbclid=IwAR3fgJDKePD6MbIDBEwgDOo4W9dSuz_NdkPhNuQDTpzBU8_Abh4iY4L84MUThe Gazette,Published on: January 28th, 2020