May 9, 1996
Heavy rains returned to Iowa again this month with thunderstorms widespread over the state. The south half of Iowa received the heaviest rainfall. The passage of the seasons first organized mesoscale convective complex. Several inches of rain fell in less than 6 hours. The heavy rains pushed many of the rivers and streams across southern Iowa out of their banks. Damage was minor as the rivers did not exceed flood stage by a great deal.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5544679). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Davis County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.