Feb 20, 2014
A strong low pressure system moved across the Midwest Feb. 20 bringing showers and scattered thunderstorms to Eastern Iowa, Northwest Illinois, and Northeast Missouri. Some of the storms were severe producing damaging winds and large hail. Seasonally moderate to heavy rainfall totals were observed, with amounts generally between 1 and 3 inches. The combination of frozen ground, heavy rains, and snow melt resulted in flooding in several areas. Behind the system, strong gradient winds of 25 to
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 504377). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lee County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.