Flash Flood — Clayton, Iowa

1999-05-16 to 1999-05-17 · near Countywide, Clayton, Iowa

Wider weather episode

Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches caused major flash flooding. Hardest hit were areas along the Turkey and Volga River where many roads and bridges were washed out. A cooperative weather observer in Fayette (Fayette County) had their reporting equipment washed away, while a 4 foot deep mudslide was reported by the Clayton County sheriff near Volga. The towns of Volga and Garber (Clayton County) had to be evacuated with many residents being rescued by boat.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5696208. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.