Flooding

Iowa farmers are impacted by flooding nearly each spring, devastating farms, livestock and grain storage. Below are some resources for your use when flooding impacts your farm.

• The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides both state and federal agency resources when it comes to recovery and assistance, including:
  • Flooded grain fact sheet and disaster assistance
  • Road updates
  • Iowa Department of Natural Resources disaster assistance information
  • Volunteer opportunities through the Red Cross, Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity
  • Contact the Iowa Insurance Division for inquiries regarding flood insurance coverage and claims

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach also provides steps on what to do with stored grain that has been impacted by flood waters, including:
  • Grain and Grain Products flood damage
  • Structural damages
  • Action checklist when flooding enters your storage facilities
  • What is salvageable?

• Iowa Farm Bureau Federation provides a disaster exchange page
  • Serves as a forum where people can request and offer help in one central location, helping to streamline and coordinate individual volunteer efforts.