Flash Flood — Louisa, Iowa

2025-07-25 to 2025-07-26 · near Columbus Jct, Louisa, Iowa

Event narrative

Report of high water in the town of Columbus Junction with local creeks overflowing their banks.

Wider weather episode

A thunderstorm complex associated with an MCV lifted northeastward across parts of eastern Iowa. This complex of storms was slow moving and produced heavy rain as it lifted across the area. This lead to flash flooding in Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Trained spotters reported rainfall amounts up to 3.25 inches.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1282374. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.