Jul 11, 2015
A warm front pushed into southern Iowa from Missouri, bringing with it storms and heavy rainfall. The front progressed slowly, aiding in keeping the rain over the same areas for long periods of time. By the end of the day, a number of areas across the south reported 4+ inches of rain with the highest totals around 5.5-5.75 near Lorimor, Rathbun, Derby, and Humeston. Localized flash flooding ensued.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 585445). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Appanoose County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.