Flood in Lyon County, Iowa

Flood June 15, 2014 – June 21, 2014 · Lyon County, Iowa

$2.0M

Damage as recorded

$1.0M

Crop damage

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Repeated heavy rains caused record flooding of the Rock River. Numerous homes, businesses, roads, farmland, and other low areas were flooded, forcing many people to evacuate their homes and rely on Red Cross and other volunteer assistance for several days. The flooding was especially severe in Rock Rapids, where the river crested at a record 13.98 feet above flood stage on June 17th.

The wider storm

Repeated heavy rains caused record flooding of the Rock River in northwest Iowa from June 15th through June 21st. Numerous roads were flooded, many damaged, and some secondary roads washed out. Farmland and other low areas were flooded, and numerous homes and businesses were flooded, especially in the towns of Rock Rapids and Rock Valley. Many residents were evacuated and relied on Red Cross and other volunteer help for several days.

Began near Rock Rapids (43.5024, -96.1800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 523787. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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