Flash Flood — Benton, Iowa

2025-08-15 · near Vinton, Benton, Iowa

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1275211. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.