Sep 25, 2005
Although the statewide average precipitation was almost exactly normal, the distribution of the precipitation was not. Very dry weather prevailed over southern, and particularly, southwestern Iowa. Glenwood recorded only 0.10 inches of rain for the month. This is their lowest September total among 124 years of records (previous low of 0.43 inches in 1888). Meanwhile, very wet weather was the rule for parts of northern Iowa. Mason City Airport reported 9.54 inches of rain for the month. This was
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5472207). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Kossuth County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.