Flash Flood in Lee County, Iowa

Flash Flood April 27, 2026 · Lee County, Iowa

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Deep water over 1 foot in lower lying downtown roads. Nearby creeks were over their banks. Some vehicles stranded. Water receded by 11 AM.

The wider storm

April 27th early morning strong storms with gusty winds and torrential rainfall. These storms brought flash flooding to the Keokuk Iowa downtown area.

Began near Keokuk (40.4100, -91.4000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1330599. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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