Jul 8, 2008
Thunderstorms dropped heavy rainfall in central Iowa with some areas receiving over 2 inches of rain. The rainfall on already wet ground caused rises on area streams and rivers. A brief period of flooding occurred, but was nothing too much out of the ordinary. Most flood crests were only a few feet above the flood state. On some of the more flashy such as Ceder Creek at Bussey, the crest was about 11 feet over the flood stage. Damage was relatively minor.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 111900). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Marion County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.