Jul 13, 2013
A large convective complex developed to the northwest of Iowa during the night of the 12th into the morning of the 13th. Precipitable water values were very high, in excess of 2.1 inches over Minnesota. Thunderstorms began to turn south into Iowa in the morning and continue to feed into the inflow of moisture. In spite of the precipitable water values being much lower over Iowa, moisture convergence was strong making the storms very efficient rain producers. Three to six inches of rain fall
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 452613). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Worth County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.