Flash Flood — Floyd, Iowa

1999-07-19 · near Countywide, Floyd, Iowa

Wider weather episode

As much as 8 inches of rain caused flash flooding over portions of northeast Iowa. Hardest hit were Rockford and Nora Springs (Floyd County) where an earthen dike washed away and a dam was breached. Both communities suffered extensive damage to homes and businesses due to what was described as the worst flooding in years. Numerous rural roads throughout the area were washed out, while corn and soybean fields were underwater. A man died when his car was swept away, attempting to cross a flooded bridge near Rudd (Floyd County).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5707492. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.