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Press Release from the Iowa DOT: The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that U.S. 30 between Missouri Valley, Iowa, and Blair, Neb., remains open at this time.

A breach of the levee system south of U.S. 30 did occur this morning. However, due to the location of the breach, there is no immediate threat to the highway. It will take time for the area floodplain to fill with water.

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U.S. 30 between Missouri Valley and Blair, Nebraska
Updated 3 hours ago
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is now reporting that U.S. 30 between Missouri Valley, Iowa, and Blair, Neb., could close without further advance notice due to rising flood and ground water levels.

The threat level has been elevated because the Missouri River water levels have risen substantially today in this area. A breach also occurred this morning south of U.S. 30, approximately 1 mile south of mile marker 2. The combination of these factors increases the threat that the roadway could be overtopped.

The Iowa DOT is closely monitoring the situation. The road will remain open as long as it is safe for travel. If U.S. 30 is closed, the public will be notified and a detour designated.

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KTIV, News Channel 4, Sioux City IA
Iowa Flooded Roads, Iowa DOT