Jul 2, 2019
Traditional severe weather parameters were lackluster during this event with MUCAPE values predominantly in the 500 to 1500 J/kg range and negligible effective bulk shear. Even precipitable water values, low level moisture transport, and low level jet strength were on the lower end of the spectrum. One item that was in favor of storm initiation and heavy rainfall though was the presence of a stationary boundary across central Iowa much of July 2nd and 3rd. With the boundary in place and moist lo
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 840049). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Webster County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.