Flood — Buena Vista, Iowa

2024-06-21 to 2024-06-30 · near Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista, Iowa

Event narrative

The Little Sioux River at Linn Grove rose above flood stage the morning of June 21st, cresting around 11.97 feet above flood stage (29.97 feet) on June 23rd. This crest is in the Major Stage and broke the previous record. The river stayed above flood stage into July. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Buena Vista County.

Wider weather episode

A multi-day significant heavy rainfall event from June 20-22 resulted in widespread rain totals between 5 and 10 inches across portions of southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa, and southwest Minnesota. As rainfall reached area streams and rivers, major to record flooding was observed, devastating several towns and communities. Extensive overland flooding also resulted in significant impacts and damages. All river crest information is preliminary until made official by the gauge owner.

A Presidential Disaster Declaration was signed for Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, Plymouth, O'Brien, Osceola, Sioux, and Woodbury Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1193371. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.