DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a warning for paddlers to avoid rain-swollen rivers due to recent heavy rainfall.
Rivers across the state are dangerously high, with more rain expected later this week.
“All paddlers, even experienced paddlers, should stay off of rain swollen rivers,” said Todd Robertson, paddling instructor and Outreach Coordinator for Rivers Programs at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “If a river level is at the top or out of its bank, don’t try to paddle on it.”…