Sep 12, 2008
The relatively dry weather pattern that began in some parts of Iowa in July continued across northern Iowa in September with the far northeastern corner of the state now classified as being in moderate drought. However, three tropical weather systems brought abundant moisture to southeastern Iowa during the first half of the month. The remnants of Hurricane Gustav, which made landfall in Louisiana, brought rain to about the southeast half of the state on the 3rd-4th with up to 2.5 inches of
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 130732). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lucas County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.