Flash Flood in Benton County, Iowa

Flash Flood August 15, 2025 · Benton County, Iowa

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Car stalled on Iowa Highway 150 on north side of Vinton. Video from news reports shows significant standing water near homes. Time estimated.

The wider storm

Hot weather resulted in daily episodes of clusters of storms with damaging winds, isolated hail, and some areas of flash flooding from August 12 through August 18th. The most widespread activity occurred August 15th, and 18th, when several lines of storms moved through the area.

Began near Vinton (42.1700, -92.0200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1275211. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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