Jul 17, 2016
Through much of the day of the 16th, a warm front slowly progressed into the state from the west, orienting itself north-south about a third to half of the way into the state. As a result, storms were able to initiate and provide periods of heavy rainfall, numerous damaging wind reports, and a handful of severe hail reports. Heavy rainfall amounts approached 2 to 3 inches across northern Iowa. The majority of severe wind reports occurred between 2 am and 4:30 am, heavy rainfall reports after a
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 645126). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cerro Gordo County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.