Elkhart Iowa Floods After Heavy Rain | Des Moines News

Elkhart, Iowa is reeling from a torrential downpour that dumped over a foot of rain overnight, turning streets, yards, and basements into flooded zones. While most water has receded by Friday afternoon, roads remain closed and the overwhelmed water treatment plant is urging residents to conserve water—especially down the drain. One resident likened the flooding to the 2018 disaster, highlighting how the flat terrain makes Elkhart especially vulnerable. With more rain forecast for Friday night into Saturday, officials warn the next 24 to 48 hours will be a critical test for the town’s infrastructure. 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/22e54e798b26d5a5