Elkhart Floods Leave Basements in Ruins | Des Moines News

Holiday weekend storms turned Elkhart, Iowa, into a disaster zone—basements flooded with over a foot of rain, ruining carpets, appliances, and leaving behind toxic mildew. One resident, Hillary Chidester, returned from vacation to find her home submerged. But with family and friends rallying around, she’s not alone. Now, the focus is on recovery: filing FEMA claims, documenting damage, and rebuilding—because nature’s fury doesn’t wait, but community support can make all the difference. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d02f25cfc91c130d