Flash Flood — Lyon, Iowa

2001-06-12 to 2001-06-13 · near George, Lyon, Iowa

Event narrative

Very heavy rain caused flash flooding, forcing streams including the Kanaranzi River, Rio Grand, and Moon Creek to overflow and flood homes, garages, and storage sheds in George. Flooding of roads and other lowlands was widespread. A road washed out and at least four bridges were damaged in George.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5253156. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.