A warm front extended along Interstate 80 on June 19, 2014 with a very moist air mass located near and south of the front.  Precipitable waters of 2 inches was over the area which is in the 99th percentile for June. A slow moving cold front advancing from the west triggered numerous thunderstorms, many producing flash flooding along with a few reports of damaging winds.  The most vulnerable area for flash flooding was north of Interstate 80 in Iowa due to saturated ground from previous days of heavy rainfall.  In addition to the heavy rainfall, some severe weather was reported. Trained spotters observed a weak tornado southeast of the town of Delaware, Iowa in Delaware County. The tornado left a damage path to the northeast, ending near Colesburg, Iowa for a path length of nearly 16 miles.

Flash Flood in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 14:16:00 to 19-JUN-14 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported water with a strong current flowing across roadways.

Flash Flood in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 13:50:00 to 19-JUN-14 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Otter creek was flowing over roadways and water was rising where cows were standing in fields.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 14:25:00 to 19-JUN-14 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported county road washouts and water over the road on Highway 13 and Highway 3.

Flash Flood in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 03:36:00 to 19-JUN-14 03:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement 22nd street from central to elm closed due to street flooding.

Flash Flood in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 00:35:00 to 19-JUN-14 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JULIEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported flash flooding along Catfish Creek at Swiss Valley Park. The campground was evacuated.

Flash Flood in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 03:36:00 to 19-JUN-14 03:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported Herber Road near John Deere Road closed due to mudslide.  A road was closed due to flooding along the Little Maquoketa River.

Flash Flood in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 13:44:00 to 19-JUN-14 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported water flowing across several roads with water depths up to 1.5 feet in spots.

Flash Flood in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 14:26:00 to 19-JUN-14 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported street flooding with water over the roads up to the curbs.

Flash Flood in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 14:35:00 to 19-JUN-14 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported street flooding.

Flash Flood in BENTON, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 15:11:00 to 19-JUN-14 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported water over Highway 3.

Flash Flood in BENTON, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 15:11:00 to 19-JUN-14 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported water over Highway 3.

Flash Flood in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 15:51:00 to 19-JUN-14 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENOX PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported streets flooding up to the curb in Mount Pleasant on Highway 34.

Flood in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 15:51:00 to 19-JUN-14 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENOX PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Streets are flooding up to the curb in Mount Pleasant along Highway 34.