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Flash Flood — Warren, IA

Jul 12, 2014

A cold front continued to move southeast across the state. Deep moisture was available with 2 to 2.25 inches of precipitable water present. Thunderstorms formed and dropped very heavy rainfall. Flash flooding was reported in Marion County as well as Warren County. Warren County was hardest hit with water up to 5 feet deep in the Milo area. Much of the town of Milo was left in standing water.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 519112). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Warren, IA

This event is one of many recorded floods in Warren County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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