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Flash Flood — Floyd, IA

May 23, 2004

Property Damage
$90K

A second consecutive night of flash flooding affected much of northeast Iowa, when rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches occurred in three hours. Law enforcement officials reported water 3 feet deep covering roads in Arlington (Fayette County) and McGregor (Clayton County). In addition, mudslides were reported between McGregor and Marquette (Clayton County).

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5394261). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Floyd, IA

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.

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