Flash Flood — Guthrie, Iowa

2022-04-22 · near Jamaica, Guthrie, Iowa

Event narrative

Several streets closed in Jamaica and Bagley due to surface flooding. Relayed by the Emergency Manager.

Wider weather episode

A warm front moved across the area late on the evening of April 21 into April 22. While thunderstorms remained below severe criteria, deep saturation and precipitable water values over 1.5 inches allowed for a band of heavier precipitation to set up over a narrow corridor in central Iowa. Several locations received over 3 inches of rain and a few areas saw flash flooding within towns, resulting in brief road closures. Rain ended by 11 am across the affected area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1024184. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.