Grassley Leads Iowa Delegation in Call for Expedited Disaster Aid in Four Iowa Counties Following July Floods

WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) today called on President Donald Trump to approve Governor Kim Reynolds’ disaster declaration request following severe weather and heavy rainfall between July 1-4, 2026. The weather produced high winds, severe flash flooding, and massive overtopping across central Iowa’s river basin, causing significant damage to public infrastructure and private property. In addition to requesting hazard mitigation statewide, Governor Reynolds is seeking funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance program to rebuild damaged public infrastructure and public facilities and to cover costs for emergency clean-up efforts. The FEMA Public Assistance program was requested for Jasper, Polk, Story and Warren counties. Read the delegation’s full letter to the president HERE . SBA’s Disaster Loan Program: On July 24, Governor Reynolds announced the Small Business Administration granted her request to provide assistance for eight counties impacted by the severe storms: Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Polk, Story and Warren counties. Learn more HERE . Disaster loan applications can be submitted online at lending.sba.gov or in person at designated assistance centers. -30-