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News Release 15-011
Scientists confirm that Midwest floods are more frequent
Floods happening more often over past half-century
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Floods in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2008 nearly covered the city with water.
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A river--and furniture--ran through it: Floods in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, carried belongings with them.
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A waterloo for Waterloo, Iowa: Waters spilled out of riverbanks and overran streets.
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Are U.S. Midwest floods more frequent? Researchers say yes. Pictured: July 2014, Iowa flood.
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Floods have caused agricultural and other economic losses in the billions of dollars.
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Cars floated down avenues in the Midwest after heavy rains besieged the region.
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