Heavy rain that fell across the state in mid-December led to river flooding at many locations across central and southern Iowa. The ground was already saturated from a wet fall, with new rainfall of one to 3 inches fell across the area in a two-day span. The heavy rainfall also allowed for many area streams and creeks to reach bankfull or go into flood. County roads across several counties were closed due to flooding as well.

Flood in STORY, IOWA
From 13-DEC-15 23:22:00 to 15-DEC-15 23:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMES ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The South Skunk River crested at 23.05 feet on 15 December 2015 at 11:15 UTC.

Flood in STORY, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 23:39:00 to 15-DEC-15 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILBERT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The South Skunk River crested at 13.22 feet on 15 December 2015 at 15:15 UTC.

Flood in STORY, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 20:45:00 to 15-DEC-15 04:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONTARIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Squaw Creek crested at 10.36 feet on 15 December 2015 at 06:30 UTC.

Flood in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 15-DEC-15 18:30:00 to 19-DEC-15 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ALO)WATERLOO MUNI A
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Cedar River crested at 89.71 feet on 18 December 2015 at 00:15 UTC.

Flood in JASPER, IOWA
From 15-DEC-15 14:37:00 to 17-DEC-15 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The South Skunk River crested at 18.78 feet on 17 December 2015 at 07:30 UTC.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 01:25:00 to 22-DEC-15 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES MOINES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Raccoon River crested at 17.72 feet on 15 December 2015 at 23:30 UTC.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 04:27:00 to 23-DEC-15 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River crested at 26.93 feet on 15 December 2015 at 15:15 UTC.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 18:59:00 to 16-DEC-15 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DSM)DES MOINES INTL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Raccoon River crested at 37.43 feet on 16 December 2015 at 14:56 UTC.

Flood in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 13-DEC-15 21:30:00 to 15-DEC-15 05:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River crested at 62.86 feet on 14 December 2015 at 16:15 UTC.

Flood in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 11:06:00 to 15-DEC-15 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Otter Creek was out of its banks near Kiron. Spotters also reported the Boyer River out of its banks across portions of the county.

Flood in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 15-DEC-15 10:30:00 to 17-DEC-15 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River crested at 10.99 feet on 16 December 2015 at 06:15 UTC.

Flood in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 15-DEC-15 10:30:00 to 17-DEC-15 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River crested at 10.99 feet on 16 December 2015 at 06:15 UTC.

Flood in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 08:21:00 to 17-DEC-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Black Hawk Creek crested at 16.82 feet on 15 December 2015 at 08:45 UTC.

Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 08:16:00 to 14-DEC-15 22:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Middle River crested at 23.49 feet on 14 December 2015 at 18:15 UTC.

Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 22:45:00 to 16-DEC-15 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The North River crested at 24.05 feet on 15 December 2015 at 14:00 UTC.

Flood in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 15:45:00 to 16-DEC-15 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALLTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Iowa River crested at 20.43 feet on 15 December 2015 at 14:15 UTC.

Flood in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 13-DEC-15 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-15 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River crested at 12.71 feet on 14 December 2015 at 17:50 UTC.

Flood in DALLAS, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 20:05:00 to 21-DEC-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The North Raccoon River crested at 20.78 feet on 17 December 2015 at 21:20 UTC.

Flood in DALLAS, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 09:00:00 to 16-DEC-15 12:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN METER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Raccoon River crested at 19.34 feet on 15 December 2015 at 09:45 UTC.

Flood in DALLAS, IOWA
From 17-DEC-15 09:37:00 to 19-DEC-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN METER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Raccoon River crested at 17.72 feet on 18 December 2015 at 16:00 UTC.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 18-DEC-15 02:15:00 to 19-DEC-15 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DSM)DES MOINES INTL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Raccoon River crested at 36.56 feet on 19 December 2015 at 08:30 UTC.

Flood in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 18-DEC-15 13:00:00 to 25-DEC-15 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River crested at 62.68 feet on 24 December 2015 at 18:45 UTC.

Flood in BOONE, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 07:35:00 to 14-DEC-15 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERICSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported in the town of Luther with water within inches of town hall.

Flood in HARDIN, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 07:35:00 to 15-DEC-15 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCKEYE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many road closures were noted across southern portions of the county from flooding.

Flood in SAC, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 11:06:00 to 15-DEC-15 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODEBOLT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along the North Raccoon River from near Sac City to northwest of Lanesboro.

Flood in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 11:06:00 to 15-DEC-15 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: YETTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along the North Raccoon River from near Sac City to northwest of Lanesboro.

Flood in CARROLL, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 11:06:00 to 15-DEC-15 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along the North Raccoon River from near Sac City to northwest of Lanesboro.

Flood in GRUNDY, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 12:30:00 to 15-DEC-15 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many county roads were closed across portions of the county from flooding with rises on local streams and creeks.

Flood in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 12:30:00 to 15-DEC-15 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ANTHONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many county roads were closed across portions of the county from flooding with rises on local streams and creeks.

Flood in MARION, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 14:30:00 to 15-DEC-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many county roads were closed across portions of the county from flooding with rises on local streams and creeks.

Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 14-DEC-15 14:30:00 to 15-DEC-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUMMING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many county roads were closed across portions of the county from flooding with rises on local streams and creeks.