Evacuations ordered in Iowa due to extreme flooding

Floodwaters forced people out of their homes in parts of Iowa, the result of weeks of rain, while much of the United States longed for relief Saturday from yet another round of extraordinary heat.

Minnesota weather: The wet weather continues

The heavy rain along with the frequency of our recent rain has been quite the talk around the water cooler. Especially in comparison to the last few summers, which in general, have been drier. Our forecast to finish out this week will lead to some areas picking up another 1 to 3 inches of new rainfall with locally higher amounts up to 3 to 5 inches plus. 

Flooding road closures in Minnesota: List

Recent heavy rains have led to flooding and washed out roads in parts of Minnesota, which has prompted officials to close highways. Here's a running list of closures.