May 10, 1996
Heavy rainfall from the previous few days, and especially of the previous night created the most significant flooding in Iowa in the past two years. Two day rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches were common, with some unofficial reports in excess of 8 inches. The soil became saturated by three days of heavy rainfall causing rivers to rise. Flooding was reported along the Raccoon, Middle, North, Thompson, and Chariton River Basins for example. Most of the flooding was minor with rivers only a coup
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5544269). 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.