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River Flood Closes Hamburg Area as Dike Breach Expands
Narratives describe extensive flooding across Hamburg and Harturg territory with millions in crop damage. Residents, led by Red Cross and American Legion volunteers, set up aid stations as engineers assess breaches and local officials evacuate low-lying districts. Hundreds of acres remain underwater, while farms, streets, and homes suffer high water and repair delays.
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American Red Cross
American Legion
Voetetang
Council’ Bluffs
B. Sjulin
the Red Cross
Sjulin
Lyons Riverton Silay
Forte
Hansbure Auerhaysts
Ole Majn
Costa
Brenr
Army Engineers
Devan
Plumers
Meine
Washington
Harturg
Missouri River
Jim Winslow
Cara
Main Street
Third
Conte Wark Street
Joe Nies
Mies
Inter-Stato
Omahadankiy
Hamburg
Shennandoah
Malvern