Nov 5, 2017
Waves of low pressure moved along a strong cold front on November 5th, generating strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Strong 850mb winds brought up plenty of moisture for the storms to work with and the storms produced some tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 729277). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Rush County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.