A strong low pressure was located over northeast Kansas during the afternoon and evening hours of the 14th.  The low moved very slowly however a moderate transport of moisture took place ahead of the low.  South winds of 25 to 30 kts pushed deep moisture north into Iowa.  A nearly stationary warm front was located to the south of Iowa, setting the stage for heavy rainfall.  Precipitable water values were around 1.4 inches during the early stages of the event.  Drier air moved in from the southeast during the late evening hours, reducing the intense rainfall. A band of showers and thunderstorms set up across Iowa and remained stationary.  This caused flash flooding in Adair, Guthrie, and Cass Counties and rainfall of 1 to as much as 2 inches per hour pelted the area.  Several highways were closed as flood waters flowed over them.  In Cass County, 3.26 inches fell in Anita in under 3 hours, with 1.85 inches of that falling in just 55 minutes.  In Adair, nearly 5 inches of rain fell for the day.

Flash Flood in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 14-OCT-07 20:27:00 to 15-OCT-07 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEITH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The intersection of 280th and Quail Road, as well as 280th west of Quail road were both underwater.

Flash Flood in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 15-OCT-07 01:00:00 to 15-OCT-07 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUTHRIE CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that numerous county roads were under water.

Flash Flood in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 14-OCT-07 19:32:00 to 15-OCT-07 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over highway 925 and was still rising at the time of th is report.

Flash Flood in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 14-OCT-07 20:00:00 to 15-OCT-07 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Eight inches of water was flowing over White Pole Road west of Casey. County road crew were heading to the scene to close the road at the time of this report.

Heavy Rain in ADAIR, IOWA
From 14-OCT-07 04:00:00 to 14-OCT-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAIR
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Very heavy rainfall report was received of the rainfall since last night.

Flash Flood in ADAIR, IOWA
From 14-OCT-07 20:19:00 to 15-OCT-07 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway G30 from Adair to Highway 148 north of Anita was closed due to high water. The intersection of 330th and Dogwood was also closed.

Flash Flood in ADAIR, IOWA
From 14-OCT-07 23:40:00 to 15-OCT-07 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The road was closed due to water running over road.

Flash Flood in CASS, IOWA
From 14-OCT-07 19:17:00 to 15-OCT-07 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A foot of water was reported in the basement of a residence.  Rainfall of 3.26 inches was measured since 530 PM, and 1.85 inches in last 55 minutes.

Flash Flood in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 15-OCT-07 01:00:00 to 15-OCT-07 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over White Pole Road 1 mile west of Casey.