Forecasters warned of 'major and historical river flooding' as governors declared states of emergency.
Highway 81 north of Norfolk, Neb., is covered in floodwater. Thousands of people living near eastern Nebraska rivers have been urged to evacuate as a massive late-winter storm has pushed streams and rivers out of their banks. By Mark Berman Mark Berman National news reporter Email Bio Follow March 16 at 11:51 AM Authorities in the Midwest declared states of emergency amid what they called “historic” flooding, which forecasters warned would stretch through the weekend.
“Major and historical river flooding will continue this weekend focused across Iowa, southern Minnesota and Wisconsin, eastern Nebraska and southeast South Dakota,” the National Weather Service reported. South Dakota Gov. Kristi L. Noem said she signed an emergency declaration to free up more state money for people affected by the storm and the flooding.
Flooding around Valley NE. Still dangerous to enter any flood waters #TurnAroundDontDrown pic.twitter.com/QdpJbTOaGF
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