Flash Flood — Louisa, Iowa

2016-07-29 · near Gladwin, Louisa, Iowa

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported heavy rains had produced washed out locations on gravel roads in the area.

Wider weather episode

A passing upper level disturbance interacting with a cold front produced thunderstorms with heavy rain and an isolated flash flooding event due to heavy rain.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 653394. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.