A very unstable airmass was in place over Iowa as a warm front lifted north slowly into the state.  The warm air had moved in aloft as freezing levels increased from 14,600 feet in the morning, to 16,200 by the evening hours.  The atmosphere was a high CAPE, moderate to high shear with CAPE rising to near 5000 J/kg by late afternoon.  Lifted indices fell to -8 to -13 C.  A speed max moved across the state during the late afternoon and evening hours with shear increasing to between 45 and 60 kts.  Downdraft CAPE was in the 1000 to 1400 J/kg range with available CAPE in the -10 to -30 C. layer of the atmosphere in the 800 to 1200 J/kg range.  The LCL during the evening was around 1000 meters.  A cluster of thunderstorms formed by the mid afternoon hours over northern Iowa.  The storms propagated and grew to the southeast with all phases of severe weather occurring during the late afternoon and evening hours.  Three tornadoes touched down.  The strongest was in Polk County just southwest of Elkhart.  The tornado damaged 2 houses and caused considerable tree damage.  Parts of the house were blown up into the trees.  The other touchdowns were relatively minor with one touching down briefly near Valeria in Jasper County, another just south of Newton in Jasper County.  Straight line winds derailed 21 cars of a Burlington Northern train west of Albia.  The storms formed into a forward propagating MCS and beta bow element before reaching central Iowa.  An 82 MPH wind gust was recorded by a schoolnet site just east of Boone.  There were numerous reports of winds to around 70 MPH as the storm moved south across the east side of Des Moines, and on southeast into southeast Iowa.  Tree damage along the length of the bow echo was widespread with numerous uprooting reports, trees down, and power poles knocked down.  In Poweshiek County, high winds north of Montezuma hit a farm.  The barn was toppled completely.  Surprisingly, a donkey that was in the barn walked out without a scratch.  Most of the hail with the storm was around an inch in diameter.  There was a report of 2 inch diameter hail in the New Virginia area of Warren County.  Several golf ball size hail reports were received over southern Iowa as the air column cooled by the rainfall.  Flash flooding became a problem in parts of southeast Iowa where rainfall of 2 to 3 inches fell in a short period of time.  Many of these areas were areas that had been hit by heavy rainfall just a few days before.  In Wayne County, 2 to 3 inches fell in parts of the northwest sections of the county, washing out a gravel road southwest of Derby.  The storms moved southeast of the state by late evening...however thunderstorms re-fired in a line extending from near Ottumwa, through Ames, toward Fort Dodge.  The storms produced hail and heavy rain with baseball size hail reported just south of Boone for example.  Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter fell in Marion County at Knoxville as well.  During the night, the storms continued to develop farther to the west.  They produced hail up to golf ball and larger in size in Crawford.  One storm produced softball size hail west of Kiron around sunrise.  As the night progressed, the pattern transitioned to more heavy rain than severe weather.  Flash flooding occurred as lines of thunderstorms trained across the same areas for a several hour period.  Rainfall from the storms was anywhere from 3.5 to 7 inches in several areas with 6.73 inches in Guthrie Center one of the higher amounts.  An unofficial report from near Brushy Creek, about 4 miles north of Guthrie Center, indicated rainfall of 8.3 inches.  In Stuart, a report of 7 inches was received, while in the metro Des Moines area the highest total was 4.48 inches in Ankeny.  River and stream flooding became a problem during the day on the 28th with several rivers reaching moderate flood stage.  Major flooding occurred on Four Mile Creek in Des Moines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:35:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBIA
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A Burlington Northern train had 21 cars blown off the tracks.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:15:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTUMWA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIS, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:40:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:30:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES MOINES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 21:31:00 to 27-JUL-08 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEMAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 21:32:00 to 27-JUL-08 21:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 21:38:00 to 27-JUL-08 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANKENY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Garage was blown in during the previous storm this afternoon.

Hail in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 21:35:00 to 27-JUL-08 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANKENY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in POLK, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:03:00 to 28-JUL-08 01:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHAWA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 21:38:00 to 27-JUL-08 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANKENY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in STORY, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 21:18:00 to 27-JUL-08 21:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLATER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WARREN, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:50:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW VIRGINIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WARREN, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:52:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW VIRGINIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WARREN, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:54:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW VIRGINIA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WAYNE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:12:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAYNE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:44:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWAL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WAYNE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:16:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAYNE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:38:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWAL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 14:18:00 to 27-JUL-08 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAYNE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:38:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWAL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:00:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROVIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Four to five inch diameter tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:25:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEZUMA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail in CARROLL, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 04:26:00 to 28-JUL-08 04:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALBUR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in CARROLL, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 04:39:00 to 28-JUL-08 04:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLETON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 04:09:00 to 28-JUL-08 04:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTSIDE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail fell between Vail and Westside on Highway 30.

Hail in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 05:17:00 to 28-JUL-08 05:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRON
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Softball size hail was reported by the Crawford County Sheriff.

Hail in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 05:35:00 to 28-JUL-08 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELOIT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 05:46:00 to 28-JUL-08 05:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KDSN radio station reported hail up to golf ball size.

Hail in JASPER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:26:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LUCAS, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:44:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LUCAS, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 19:53:00 to 27-JUL-08 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported.  This was the 3rd storm that hailed at this location with the previous dropping hail nickel size or less.

Hail in MADISON, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:40:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EARLHAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MADISON, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:11:00 to 28-JUL-08 01:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERSET
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MADISON, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:20:00 to 28-JUL-08 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERSET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MADISON, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:23:00 to 28-JUL-08 01:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERSET
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MADISON, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:25:00 to 28-JUL-08 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERSET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARION, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 21:59:00 to 27-JUL-08 21:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Marion County Sheriff reported dime to quarter size hail falling at the station.

Hail in MARION, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 22:24:00 to 27-JUL-08 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANTVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARION, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 22:33:00 to 27-JUL-08 22:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in MONROE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 27-JUL-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELROSE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:50:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were damaged and siding ripped off of a barn by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:00:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOCKING
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Damage to shingles and tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:42:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four inch diameter trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:34:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEMAN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large trees down with trees down on cars and shingles off of roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:43:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLK CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ten inch diameter trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:45:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs of up to 18 inches in diameter down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:40:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARRAR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:30:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARRAR
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Damage to house siding and trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:42:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:40:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONDURANT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power poles down or at a 45 degree angle.  A 24 inch diameter tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:45:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Damage to an RV dealer.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:38:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONDURANT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:32:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power poles down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 14:28:00 to 27-JUL-08 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 14:37:00 to 27-JUL-08 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARCOURT
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees were down in a park across the street.  Winds were 60 to 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 14:35:00 to 27-JUL-08 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARCOURT
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees were blown down in town.

Hail in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 19:15:00 to 27-JUL-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ICONIUM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 19:24:00 to 27-JUL-08 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARBYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter to golf ball size hail at the Corps of Engineers Rathbun Lake office.

Hail in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 19:30:00 to 27-JUL-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORBUSH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:55:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARRAR
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Eight to 12 inch diameter trees down west of Elkhart on NE 126th Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 14:30:00 to 27-JUL-08 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEMAN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines down, trees down, and roads blocked by trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:30:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEMAN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:25:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLK CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several 10 inch diameter tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:15:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONDURANT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees up to 3 feet in diameter fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:35:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORALABOR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:35:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:00:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:40:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONDURANT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power poles blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:42:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITCHELLVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three mobile home units were damaged, all three with roof damage and one with damage to a wall.  In addition, several trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:47:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:45:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:18:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRINNELL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The roof was blown off of the Farm Bureau Service building in Grinnell.

Thunderstorm Wind in STORY, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:35:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLATER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twelve to 24 inch tree branches down and the power is out in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:14:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTUMWA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:05:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: AGENCY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A barn was blown down and several large trees were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:16:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several 8 inch diameter trees were down in the town of Cambria.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 14:09:00 to 27-JUL-08 14:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large trees uprooted and down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 14:17:00 to 27-JUL-08 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eighteen inch diameter tree down.

Hail in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 19:44:00 to 27-JUL-08 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:16:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUTHER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 21:56:00 to 27-JUL-08 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 21:58:00 to 27-JUL-08 21:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 22:03:00 to 27-JUL-08 22:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERICSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 22:29:00 to 27-JUL-08 22:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLF
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports quarter to golf ball size hail falling at 170th and P70 in Boone County.

Hail in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 22:36:00 to 27-JUL-08 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 22:18:00 to 27-JUL-08 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOXHOLM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported golf ball size hail in the Boxholm area.

Hail in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 22:30:00 to 27-JUL-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRASER
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports baseball size hail in Fraser.

Hail in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 21:10:00 to 27-JUL-08 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPIER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARROLL, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 04:16:00 to 28-JUL-08 04:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCADIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 20:17:00 to 27-JUL-08 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORBUSH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At least 60 MPH winds were estimated along with dime size hail and torrential rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:15:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONE
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Schoolnet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:15:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERICSON
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:25:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOXVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:31:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEZUMA
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:29:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEZUMA
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:30:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEZUMA
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:04:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: (OTM)OTTUMWA INDSTRL
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:10:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMESTON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:02:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGDEN
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down and a grain elevator blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:16:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUTHER
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:23:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUTHER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fifteen inch diameter trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:29:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELDAHL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Structural damage was reported near the intersection of 320th and Violet, and 310th and Unicorn.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:55:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADRID
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A barn was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIS, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:30:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large trees, between 12 and 18 inches in diameter, were blown down along with several large tree limbs of 6 to 10 inch diameter, throughout the town of Bloomfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:00:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAIRIE CITY
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several tree limbs 1 foot in diameter down on South Street between South Monroe and South Main Street.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 06:01:00 to 28-JUL-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROMISE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two and one half to 4 inches of rain across the county with 200th Street closed at the Chariton River, 80th Street was passable, but limited road quality.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 14:05:00 to 27-JUL-08 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 14:12:00 to 27-JUL-08 14:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous 6 to 10 inch diameter trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 14:50:00 to 27-JUL-08 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:13:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Visibility near zero with cars blown off the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STORY, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:23:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLATER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:24:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERICSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STORY, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:30:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUXLEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Considerable tree damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:37:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE FLD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:45:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES MOINES
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees of 15 to 20 inches in diameter down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:53:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HITEMAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Branches were down in the town of Hiteman.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:55:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDDYVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:00:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIS, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:27:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIS, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:30:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIS, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:33:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in BOONE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:22:00 to 27-JUL-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near the L avenue corridor, water was 1 to 5 inches deep.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 22:55:00 to 28-JUL-08 02:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water axle deep in Alleman Estates on the south side of Alleman.  Report from WHO TV.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:06:00 to 28-JUL-08 02:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported water blocking the road in the 5000 block of EP True Parkway.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 02:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANKENY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of impassible streets due to water over the road near Prairie Ridge Sports Complex in Ankeny.  Relayed by KCCI.

Flash Flood in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 00:20:00 to 28-JUL-08 02:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was flowing over Highway 2 east of Centerville.

Flood in DALLAS, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:06:00 to 28-JUL-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reports that water was blocking the road in the 7000 block of Vista Drive.

Flood in MONROE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 06:38:00 to 28-JUL-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELROSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Roads closed due to flooding in the town of Melrose.

Flood in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 06:43:00 to 28-JUL-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAYARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nearly the entire county was inundated with water.  Multiple roads washed out and cars stranded in standing water and ditches.  Highway 25 was closed near Bayard due to high water.

Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 07:03:00 to 28-JUL-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW VIRGINIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Streams were out of their banks.  Basements were flooding with water coming up through drains.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 07:11:00 to 28-JUL-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Eight inches of water flowing over Berwick Lane one half mile north of northeast 54th Ave.  Likely from Four Mile Creek.

Flood in CLARKE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 08:52:00 to 28-JUL-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 169 was closed one half mile south of Osceola with water over the road.

Heavy Rain in WAYNE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:20:00 to 27-JUL-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rainfall of 2.8 inches in 25 minutes.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 00:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANKENY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water standing or lightly flowing through the yard approximately 15 by 35 feet up to 6 inches deep.  Rainfall since 1500 CDT was 4.88 inches.

Heavy Rain in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 23:20:00 to 28-JUL-08 04:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUTHRIE CENTER
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Basement flooding between 2320 and 0450 CDT.  Rainfall 6.72 inches.

Heavy Rain in UNION, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 02:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 04:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORIMOR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Rainfall of 3.50 inches.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 23:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW VIRGINIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured rainfall of 4.7 inches between 2300 and 0500 CST.

Heavy Rain in CLARKE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 05:40:00 to 28-JUL-08 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURRAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rainfall so far 4.5 inches.

Heavy Rain in WAYNE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 05:59:00 to 28-JUL-08 05:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROMISE CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A report of 3.1 inches of rain so far.

Heavy Rain in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 07:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall of 4.57 inches overnight.

Tornado in JASPER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:51:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALERIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel visible nearly to the ground with circulation on the ground.

Tornado in JASPER, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 16:15:00 to 27-JUL-08 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Brief touchdown just south of Newton.

Tornado in POLK, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 15:34:00 to 27-JUL-08 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARRAR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were downed with two houses damaged.  Part of one house was in the trees.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 17:15:00 to 27-JUL-08 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding reported in Cambria.  Ditches filled with water with the water running over the roads.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 18:00:00 to 27-JUL-08 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Part of a gravel road was washed out by flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MONROE, IOWA
From 27-JUL-08 23:20:00 to 28-JUL-08 02:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Highway 5 and Highway 137.

Flash Flood in ADAIR, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:58:00 to 28-JUL-08 02:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Southwest 7th near the care center has 3 to 4 inches of water over the road with cars stalled.

Flash Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 00:14:00 to 28-JUL-08 02:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIANOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Evacuating portion of trailer court caused by backup of small creek that empties into the Middle River.

Flash Flood in LUCAS, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 00:15:00 to 28-JUL-08 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARITON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lucas County Law Enforcement reports Court Ave is closed on the west side of Chariton due to 6 to 8 inches of water on the road.  Cars attempting to drive through the water stalled.

Flash Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:03:00 to 28-JUL-08 02:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW VIRGINIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported with 5 feet of water over the entrance and exit ramps at mile post 47.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:35:00 to 28-JUL-08 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

White breast Creek was out of its banks with shallow water over Highway 69.

Flash Flood in MADISON, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:36:00 to 28-JUL-08 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRURO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding was reported in Truro.

Flash Flood in MADISON, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:36:00 to 28-JUL-08 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERSET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Street flooding on many streets in the city of Winterset.

Flash Flood in MADISON, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 01:46:00 to 28-JUL-08 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRURO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Street flooding with a foot of water flowing over Emerson Street.

Flash Flood in MONROE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HITEMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: County Official

Water flowing over County Highway 170.

Flash Flood in MONROE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVILIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: County Official

Creek flooded over county Highway 120.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 05:40:00 to 28-JUL-08 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

White breast and South Creeks were out of their banks.  Water was over 255th St along White breast Creek.  A culvert was washed out.  Pine street was closed due to high water.  Several basements were flooded.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 07:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERSET
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall of 4.28 inches overnight.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 28-JUL-08 07:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIANOLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall of 4.04 inches overnight.