Widespread damage left by Midwest flooding
The governor of Iowa is warning Midwest flood are "just getting started." Levee systems in the region are already overwhelmed. Don Dahler reports.
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Historic flooding devastates parts of Midwest
Nebraska and other parts of the Midwest are bracing for more rain while dealing with severe flooding. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler joins CBSN from Waterloo, Nebraska, to discuss the damage and response there.
More rain expected for flooded Midwest
More rain is expected to worsen flood conditions in Nebraska and other parts of the Midwest. The flooding has destroyed homes and businesses, and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Otoe County, Nebraska, emergency management director Gregg Goebel joins CBSN to describe the conditions and the recovery efforts.
Nebraska governor on devastating flooding
A state of emergency is in effect in Nebraska after severe flooding caused devastating damage. The financial impact could be up to $1 billion, and more rain is expected. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts joins CBSN to discuss his state's response to the floods.
Nebraska governor: "This will be a long recovery"
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts spoke with CBSN about the devastating flooding affecting his state
Farmers devastated by historic flooding in the Midwest
Doug and Eric Alberts are trying to round up the surviving hogs on their 9-acre farm in Fremont, Nebraska; there aren't many left
Southern Africa reels from deadly cyclone
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Flooding hits already struggling farmers hard
The Midwest is bracing for more flooding as rivers in 40 locations have risen to historic levels. Vice President Mike Pence will visit Nebraska Tuesday to survey the damage caused by flooding responsible for killing at least three people. Flood watches and warnings are in effect in more than a dozen states and more rain is on the way. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Devastating flooding hits already struggling Midwest farmers
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At least 3 dead in devastating Midwest flooding
Heavy rain and rapidly melting snow have caused floodwaters to rush over levees and dams
Perfect storm of extreme weather and climate change drove deadly Midwest flooding
Melting snow, "bomb cyclone" rain and climate change conspired to push these floods over the top
Historic, deadly Midwest flooding forces thousands to evacuate
Missouri River setting flooding records in many areas and close eye being kept on rising Mississippi
Residents rescued amid historic flooding across Midwest
"Flood warnings and advisories remain in effect, mainly across parts of the eastern Nebraska, Iowa, and southern Wisconsin," the National Weather Service said
Midwest flooding turns deadly
At least one person died as floodwaters rose to dangerous levels
Does federal disaster money favor the wealthy?
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Mandatory flood evacuations in parts of NorCal
Heavy rain is causing dangerous flooding in parts of Northern California and threatening the safety of thousands of people. The Russian River is rising nearly a foot an hour and could swell to 14 feet by the end of the day. Emergency officials ordered evacuations of more than two dozen communities along the water. Meg Oliver reports.
To fight climate change, talk about it
In our Ideas That Matter partnership with TED, we highlight individuals and ideas shaping our world. This time we’re taking a closer look at climate change. The latest government climate assessment warns that by 2050, heavier rainfall in the Midwest could prompt increased flooding along major waterways like the Mississippi River. By 2071, temperatures in the southwest could climb more than eight degrees, leading to longer droughts. Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, who co-authored the report, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why we need to talk about climate change to spur action.
Town trapped by flood waters after river overflows
It's still to early to tell how bad the damage will be after the Russian River flooded 13 feet above its banks
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California flooding prompts evacuations
North of San Francisco, a flood emergency forced thousands from their homes. In Sonoma County, the Russian River is approaching its highest level in about 25 years. Meg Oliver reports.
Devastating floodwaters cut off entire towns in Northern California
Floodwaters stranded at least 2,000 people in Guerneville, where the water came up so high it reached the roof of an RV
Heavy rains drench the South as tornado smacks Mississippi
A massive storm has dropped an "incredible" amount of rain in the Southeast over the past few days
Severe weather threatens millions across U.S.
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Calif. woman survives after being buried alive in mudslide
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