The Iowa Department of Transportation as of 5:30pm have noted a number of closures on roadways due to flooding issues and detours have been put in place.

Iowa Highway 44 on the East end of Harlan is blocked because of flooding between US Highway 59 and County Road M47. Traffic is being routed down to I-80 and back up on M47.

Interstate 680 is closed in both directions between Exit 71 and Exit 21 due to flooding. A detour using I-80 is in place.

US 30 between IA 44 and IA 37 in Woodbine is blocked due to flooding. A detour through Panama and Earling is in place.

Drivers in Cass County are being asked to avoid Highway 48 North of Griswold due to flooding of that roadway.

Delays are also occurring along Highway 6 in Cass and Pottawattamie Counties due to water of the roadway in numerous locations.

Motorists are being asked to avoid rural road travel all across the region if possible and to use extreme caution when traveling in the region. Do not attempt to cross a flooded roadway, standing or running water.

You can check the latest road updates at 511ia.org or by calling 511.