Apr 5, 2001
Heavy rains combined with snow melt runoff caused the Cedar River to flood. At Charles City (Floyd County), the river crested at 17.8 feet on April 8, with water levels remaining above the flood stage of 12 feet for nearly another week. Several roads near the river were closed and there was minor damage to some homes.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5238071). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Floyd County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.