Jun 19, 2014
The weather pattern changed only slightly from the day before. A strong upper level trough was in place to the west of Iowa with the surface low and cold front near the western Iowa border, and the warm front bisecting the state. The airmass was very moist with surface dew points around 70 F and precipitable water values in the 1.5 to 2 inch range. Severe weather was somewhat limited. Some sub-severe hail was reported, with scattered reports of damaging winds. Heavy rainfall of several inch
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 514031). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Palo Alto County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.