While the West Coast suffers a heatwave, residents of the Midwest are being evacuated because of floods.
Millions of Americans endured extreme weather conditions over the weekend as scorching temperatures blanketed the U.S., while the Midwest faced severe flooding that led to evacuations and one reported fatality in South Dakota.
Floodwaters surged at the borders of South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota over several days. In northwest Iowa, 13 rivers overflowed, submerging entire neighborhoods and at least one town.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declared a disaster for 21 northern counties, including Sioux County. Drone footage posted by a sheriff showed streets submerged, with only rooftops and treetops visible above the water.
The National Guard assisted with water rescues and the delivery of essential medications lost in the flooding.
“Businesses are shuttered. Main streets have been impacted”, Reynolds said. “Hospitals, nursing homes, and other care facilities were evacuated.
