Aug 19, 2007
A similar situation to what was in place on the early morning of the 19th took place during the afternoon and overnight of the the 19th into the 20th. In fact, the thunderstorm activity didn't really end between the two events. A stationary front remained in place from northwest into east central Iowa. Very humid air fed into the state as the moisture from the remains of tropical storm Erin continued to flow into the state. In addition, as Erin progresses northeastward across Missouri, a tro
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 41467). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cerro Gordo County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.