SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Flood specialists in Iowa are investing in enhanced monitoring technology for Northwest Iowa following the devastating 2024 floods.

The Iowa Flood Center, based at the University of Iowa, is set to receive $1.75 million in disaster supplement funding from FEMA to install new equipment across Northwest Iowa. The funding aims to enhance monitoring and flood forecasting systems, enabling Iowans to better prepare for future floods.

The investment funds stream sensors and hydro stations that are designed to provide real-time data on river conditions and rainfall patterns. Stream sensors use ultrasonic technology to measure river levels and transmit data every 15 minutes to the Iowa Flood Information System.

The additional hydro stations function as scientific-grade rain

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