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Flash Flood in Louisa County, Iowa

Flash Flood July 25, 2025 – July 26, 2025 · Louisa County, Iowa

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Columbus Jct (41.2800, -91.3600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1282374. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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