Northwest Iowa communities preparing for potential flooding

HAWARDEN, Iowa (KTIV) – The Big Sioux River at Hawarden could see some major flooding, which has spurred the community to take action.

Out in Hawarden, Iowa, volunteers and officials put together sandbags for potential flooding of the Big Sioux River. As of 12:30 p.m., the Big Sioux was at 23.5 feet, and Sioux County officials say it will crest at 36.8 feet on Sunday evening. The flood stage for the river is 20.5 and this crest will break the 35.2 feet record the Big Sioux has at Hawarden.

Several other communities like Hawarden are preparing just in case.

Another Iowa town, Akron, is anticipating the river to crest at 24.3 feet, which is getting close to its record of 25 feet. Akron officials and volunteers also plan to prepare sandbags Friday for what may come tonight and into the weekend.

Out in Rock Valley, sandbags have been delivered to the local police department and city officials are alerting residents that evacuations may be needed.

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