May 22, 2004
Rainfall totals of 6 to 8 inches caused the Cedar River to flood. The river crested at 16.5 feet on May 23 in Charles City, which forced the evacuation of some residents and closure of roads. In addition, several farm fields near the river were flooded, damaging newly planted crops of corn and soybeans.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5394269). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mitchell County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.