WINDSOR HEIGHTS – Reports of wastewater discharges from cities in central Iowa are pouring into the DNR’s south central regional field office following heavy overnight rainfalls. Large parts of the state are experiencing similar discharges following storms dumping upwards of seven inches of rain in some areas over the last 48 hours, according to the National Weather Service.

The following cities reported discharges in the 18-county area served by DNR field
office 5 as of noon Thursday: Chariton, Des Moines, Grinnell, Indianola, Melbourne,
Redfield, Ogden, Waukee and West Des Moines. The field office expects more reports
yet today.

Aside from the dangers of high volume, swiftly moving waters, the DNR recommends
keeping children and pets out of flooded waters for at least 48 hours after a storm.