Strong winds damage power lines and poles near Hampton

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About 1:50am today a thunderstorm caused wind damage to power poles and the distribution lines along 170th Street between Highway 65 and Olive Avenue north of Hampton. MidAmerican Energy crews have been on the scene since that

Flooding and severe storms are in today’s forecast

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A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for northern Grundy, northern Hardin, southern Butler, southern Franklin, and southeastern Wright County until 9:15am today. Remember, turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in