In recent weeks, Iowa has been hit by intense storms and extreme weather, resulting in record flooding. The damages from these storms have cost Iowa an estimated $130 million in damages. Extreme weather and the damages caused by such events has caused Iowa’s focus to shift to flood protection and prevention services and have highlighted faults in Iowa flood prevention techniques and the Iowan levee system.

The Iowa Flood Center (IFC) has developed new flood inundation maps for New Hartford, Iowa. These maps are non-regulatory and are a resource to help residents understand and monitor flood risks at the individual property level and throughout the community.

Witold Krajewski retires as director of the Iowa Flood Center after 15 years of leading its success and helping Iowans become more flood-resilient.

The center wants everyone informed on what to do if and when high water ever comes to to your door step.