Oct 2, 2014
A strong upper level trough of low pressure moved out of the western U.S. into the central states on the morning of the 1st of October. A large area of rain and thunderstorms developed ahead of this trough on the north/cool side of an approaching warm frontal boundary located to the southwest of the state. Heavy rainfall occurred with several locations receiving 1.50 to 2.50 inches of rainfall. The heaviest report was a 3.40 inch amount east of Manning in Carroll County. The heavy rainfall
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 543944). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Polk County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.