Jun 12, 2001
A significant flash flood event developed later on the 12th as heavy rains and severe storms developed along a stationary boundary located over central Iowa in the mid-morning hours. Storms continually redeveloped in a narrow band along the front throughout the day, before finally lifting north to produce more heavy rains over the upper Des Moines River basin. WSR-88D radar precipitation estimates were biased upward by the copious hail production in these storms. Radar estimates of 6 to 8 inches
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5246847). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Decatur County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.