Portions of Iowa were struck by historic flooding that damaged nearly 2,000 properties and prompted evacuations and disaster declarations over the weekend. "I can tell you that the devastation is ...

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Emergency evacuations are underway in Lexington as severe flooding has overtaken parts of the town, forcing residents from their homes and prompting a large-scale response from local authorities.