DES MOINES – We’re looking at just how massive the flash flooding is across the metro.
On Tuesday, we took the time to visit some areas that are heavily damaged.
In Ankeny, things like tables, carpet and couches lined the streets that were in people’s basements.
On Douglas Ave. near Hubbell and Euclid, the area was completely flooded. A car there had water above the wheel. A lot of clean up still needs to be done.
In Urbandale, entire homes are destroyed, along with a house that exploded. The neighborhood is going to have to go through some rebuilding, which will take several weeks.
It isn’t easy to rebuild from the bottom up, but many of the residents say they’re hopeful and looking forward to getting back on their feet.