Jul 6, 2009
Relatively wet weather prevailed over much of Iowa for the first one-half of July but the second half of the month was much drier in most areas. Monthly rain totals varied from 2.03 inches at Newton to 8.95 inches at Anamosa. Heavy rainfall occurred over central into south central Iowa during the day on the 3rd into the 4th. This caused several rivers to rise above flood stage. These included the Chariton, Thompson, and South Fork Chariton Rivers. The flooding was relatively minor and affect
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 177535). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Decatur County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.