Jun 9, 2020
Heavy rains from Tropical Depression Cristobal fell across northeast Iowa on June 9th. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches were common with locally higher totals of 4 to 5 inches. This heavy rain created flash flooding across portions of Fayette, Chickasaw and Howard Counties. Numerous roads were closed because of high water across Fayette County including State Highways 3 and 150. Roads were also closed west of Protovin (Howard County) and east of Lawler (Chickasaw County). The highest reported r
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 898144). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Howard County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.