Flash Flood in Lee County, Iowa

Flash Flood July 26, 2025 · Lee County, Iowa

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Department of Highways reported that 170th Street closed from 140th Ave. to 150th Ave. due to high water and flooding.

The wider storm

Widespread showers and thunderstorms slowly moved across southeast Iowa on the morning of July 26th. These showers and storms produced widespread heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches. This produced flash flooding at several locations in Lee County.

Began near Primrose (40.7100, -91.6400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1282371. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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