For the second day in a row, thunderstorms with heavy rain moved across northeast Iowa. A round of storms developed during the early morning hours of June 19th along a warm front and then a second round developed during the afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front. Radar estimates of 3 to 6 inches were common across southern Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties into the northern portions of Fayette and Clayton Counties. A presidential disaster declaration was signed for the repeated rounds of severe weather that hit northeast Iowa in the middle of June. This disaster declaration included Allamakee, Chickasaw and Fayette Counties.

Flash Flood in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 01:00:00 to 19-JUN-14 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Runoff from heavy rains flooded basements in Ossian.

Heavy Rain in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 18-JUN-14 05:25:00 to 19-JUN-14 06:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALMAR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near Spillville, 4 inches of rain fell.

Heavy Rain in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 18-JUN-14 05:00:00 to 19-JUN-14 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HAMPTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

In New Hampton, 3.95 inches of rain fell.

Flash Flood in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 07:34:00 to 19-JUN-14 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A number of roads had minor wash outs across the southern part of Winneshiek County due to runoff from heavy rains. In addition, high water from a plugged culvert closed 177th Street northwest of Ossian.

Flood in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 08:35:00 to 19-JUN-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLERMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Turkey River out of its banks over the northeast part of Fayette County. The high water threatened campgrounds in both Clermont and Elgin.

Flood in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 12:15:00 to 19-JUN-14 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Runoff from heavy rain pushed a small creek out of its banks, sending water over 260th Street near V Avenue. 1.45 inches of rain fell since 1130 a.m.

Flood in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 13:25:00 to 19-JUN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OELWEIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Oelwein, 2.5 inches of rain fell in 35 minutes causing some street flooding to occur.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 15:10:00 to 19-JUN-14 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDALIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue was performed when a vehicle became stranded in high water along R Avenue southwest of Randalia. No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in CLAYTON, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 15:05:00 to 19-JUN-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Runoff from heavy rain caused water to go over roads in various sections of Clayton County.

Flash Flood in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 16:34:00 to 19-JUN-14 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUKON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Runoff from locally heavy rain caused numerous streets to be closed in Waukon and sand bagging occurred around a hotel.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 14:00:00 to 19-JUN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWKEYE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Runoff from heavy rains caused a small creek north of Hawkeye to rise quickly sending flood waters over U.S. Highway 18. The road was closed until the flood waters receded.

Lightning in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 05:06:00 to 19-JUN-14 05:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECORAH
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike caused a minor house fire to occur in Decorah.

Flood in FLOYD, IOWA
From 18-JUN-14 18:00:00 to 21-JUN-14 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLES CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Cedar River out of its banks in Charles City. The river crested almost five feet above the flood stage at 16.82 feet.

Flood in CLAYTON, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 09:15:00 to 21-JUN-14 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKADER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Turkey River out of its banks in Elkader. The river crested almost seven feet above the flood stage at 18.82 feet.

Flood in CLAYTON, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 15:10:00 to 21-JUN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARBER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 24.80K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Turkey River out of its banks in and near Garber. The river crested almost eight feet above the flood stage at 24.78 feet. Around 30 acres of corn were destroyed from the flooding.

Flood in FLOYD, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 22-JUN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORA SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several roads were closed over the western sections of Floyd County due to flood waters. In Charles City, the side of Gar Drive was washed out.

Flash Flood in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 07:37:00 to 19-JUN-14 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUDLOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads across the southern sections of Allamakee County suffered minor wash outs due to run off from heavy rains. In addition, the Yellow River was out of its banks and over County Road X16.

Flash Flood in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 07:59:00 to 19-JUN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A number of county roads across Chickasaw County were closed due to wash outs. Sandbags were needed on the east side of New Hampton because of the high water.

Flash Flood in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 14:36:00 to 19-JUN-14 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Runoff from heavy rains caused water to go over roads in Allamakee County causing county officials to close at least 13 roads. Street flooding also occurred in Waukon.

Flood in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 20-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 22-JUN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUCOMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain caused officials in Fayette County to close 21 roads across the county. Most of these were gravel roads that were water covered. In addition, all county parks were closed.

Flood in HOWARD, IOWA
From 18-JUN-14 22:45:00 to 19-JUN-14 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Runoff from heavy rains caused street flooding to occur in Cresco.

Heavy Rain in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 18-JUN-14 23:00:00 to 19-JUN-14 03:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT ATKINSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In Fort Atkinson, 3.67 inches of rain fell.

Heavy Rain in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 18-JUN-14 05:35:00 to 19-JUN-14 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASTALIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

East of Ossian, 4.90 inches of rain fell.

Flash Flood in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 00:30:00 to 19-JUN-14 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Runoff from heavy rain caused the Yellow River to go out of its banks between Postville and Waukon.

Heavy Rain in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 18-JUN-14 05:15:00 to 19-JUN-14 05:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPERS FERRY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Harpers Ferry, 3.2 inches of rain fell.

Flash Flood in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 19-JUN-14 07:15:00 to 19-JUN-14 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.50M
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding along the Yellow River in southeast Winneshiek County washed out bridge approaches, gravel around culverts and destroyed crops.