4,632 first-hand accounts of flood events in Iowa, ranked by impact. Each is a NOAA-written narrative of the moment.
A weak semi-stationary boundary remained draped across Iowa in the overnight hours of the 20th into the 21st, which acted as a focus for initial storm development. Storms early in the evening moved off to the southeast and was relatively quiet until the low level jet kicked in.
Read the full account →A weak semi-stationary boundary remained draped across Iowa in the overnight hours of the 20th into the 21st, which acted as a focus for initial storm development. Storms early in the evening moved off to the southeast and was relatively quiet until the low level jet kicked in.
Read the full account →A round of thunderstorms moved across northeast Iowa during the morning and afternoon of July 21st. These storms dropped locally heavy rains that produced some flash flooding in Fayette and Chickasaw Counties.
Read the full account →A round of thunderstorms moved across northeast Iowa during the morning and afternoon of July 21st. These storms dropped locally heavy rains that produced some flash flooding in Fayette and Chickasaw Counties.
Read the full account →A round of thunderstorms moved across northeast Iowa during the morning and afternoon of July 21st. These storms dropped locally heavy rains that produced some flash flooding in Fayette and Chickasaw Counties.
Read the full account →A large complex of showers and thunderstorms progressed across southeast Iowa during the afternoon of July 17th. These storms produced damaging wind gusts up to 70 MPH at times, causing damage to roofs, carports, siding, and uprooted or damaged trees.
Read the full account →Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon of May 18th over northeast Iowa. Some of these storms remained nearly stationary over Chickasaw County from the late afternoon into the evening and produced rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches.
Read the full account →Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon of May 18th over northeast Iowa. Some of these storms remained nearly stationary over Chickasaw County from the late afternoon into the evening and produced rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches.
Read the full account →A temporary flood barrier protecting downtown Davenport, Iowa failed during the afternoon of April 30th. Flood water from the Mississippi River quickly spread over several blocks of downtown Davenport, including the lower floors of many businesses, flooding vehicles in the area,…
Read the full account →Significant flooding occurred across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois during the Spring of 2019. Moderate to major flooding was observed on the Mississippi River due to snowmelt, frozen ground, ice jams, saturated soils, and rainfall from mid March, and continued through the…
Read the full account →Significant flooding occurred across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois during the Spring of 2019. Moderate to major flooding was observed on the Mississippi River due to snowmelt, frozen ground, ice jams, saturated soils, and rainfall from mid March, and continued through the…
Read the full account →Heavy and persistent rain in June caused prolonged flooding along the Missouri River which continued through July and into August downstream of Omaha.
Read the full account →Thunderstorms developed a little after midnight on June 27th in northeast Nebraska as an upper level disturbance pushed a cold front across the region.
Read the full account →Thunderstorms moved across portions of northeast Iowa during the afternoon of July 11th. These storms produced some damaging winds that blew down trees in Riceville (Mitchell County) and in and near Elkader (Clayton County).
Read the full account →Thunderstorms moved across portions of northeast Iowa on October 1st. These storms dropped between 2 and 4 inches of rain most of Clayton County.
Read the full account →Thunderstorms moved across portions of northeast Iowa on October 1st. These storms dropped between 2 and 4 inches of rain most of Clayton County.
Read the full account →Thunderstorms moved across portions of northeast Iowa on October 1st. These storms dropped between 2 and 4 inches of rain most of Clayton County.
Read the full account →Significant flooding occurred across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois during the Spring of 2019. Moderate to major flooding was observed on the Mississippi River due to snowmelt, frozen ground, ice jams, saturated soils, and rainfall from mid March, through the end of the…
Read the full account →Significant flooding occurred across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois during the Spring of 2019. Moderate to major flooding was observed on the Mississippi River due to snowmelt, frozen ground, ice jams, saturated soils, and rainfall from mid March, through the end of the…
Read the full account →Significant flooding occurred across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois during the Spring of 2019. Moderate to major flooding was observed on the Mississippi River due to snowmelt, frozen ground, ice jams, saturated soils, and rainfall from mid March, through the end of the…
Read the full account →An upper level low moved over Iowa, sparking some showers and thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening. Some of the storms spawned some funnel clouds and weak tornadoes. The storm complex then expanded and produced heavy rain.
Read the full account →An upper level low moved over Iowa, sparking some showers and thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening. Some of the storms spawned some funnel clouds and weak tornadoes. The storm complex then expanded and produced heavy rain.
Read the full account →An upper level low moved over Iowa, sparking some showers and thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening. Some of the storms spawned some funnel clouds and weak tornadoes. The storm complex then expanded and produced heavy rain.
Read the full account →An upper level low moved over Iowa, sparking some showers and thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening. Some of the storms spawned some funnel clouds and weak tornadoes. The storm complex then expanded and produced heavy rain.
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