Flooding from heavy rain in Iowa closes state parks and affects park activities, including Backbone and Wapsipinicon State Parks.

Flooding due to heavy rain in Iowa has impacted several state parks, causing closures and affecting park activities. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources advises visitors to plan ahead for Memorial Day weekend, as impacted parks include Backbone State Park, with the north gate entrance closed, and Wapsipinicon State Park, where the Wapsipinicon River is expected to flood parts of the park. Access to docks at marinas may also be impacted.

May 23, 2024
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