Significant record to near record heavy rainfall in North Central and Northeast Iowa from 21 to 23 September of 4 to over 10 plus inches caused major river flooding on many forecast points on the Iowa tributaries of the Wapsipinicon, Cedar, lower Iowa, and Maquoketa rivers.   Then major river flooding occurred downstream on the Mississppi River from the Iowa River and Mississippi River convergence and south.

Flood in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 28-SEP-16 06:15:00 to 30-SEP-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATALISSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall of 4 to over 10 inches over significant areas from 21 to 23 September in extreme North Central and Northeast Iowa moved downstream causing the Cedar River to rise above major flood stage levels.
Conesville rose above its major flood stage level of 16.5 feet on September 28th, 2016 at approximately 5 AM CST.  It crested around 18.2 feet at approximately 9 AM CST on September 29th, 2016. It fell below major flood stage on October 1st around 11 pm CST.
Major flooding continued into October.

Flood in JONES, IOWA
From 27-SEP-16 19:45:00 to 28-SEP-16 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall of 4 to over 10 inches over significant areas from 21 to 23 September in extreme North Central and Northeast Iowa moved downstream causing the Wapsipinicon River to rise above major flood stage levels.
Anamosa rose above its major flood stage level of 21.5 feet on September 27th, 2016 at approximately 11 PM CST.  It crested around 22.8 feet at approximately 7 PM CST on September 27th, 2016.  It fell below major flood stage on September 28th around 4 pm CST.
Flooding continued into October.

Flood in LOUISA, IOWA
From 29-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall of 4 to over 10 inches over significant areas from 21 to 23 September in extreme North Central and Northeast Iowa moved downstream causing the Iowa River to rise above major flood stage levels.
Wapello rose above its major flood stage level of 25.0 feet on September 29th, 2016 at approximately 12 AM CST.  It crested around 27.2 feet at approximately 9 AM CST on September 30th, 2016. It fell below major flood stage on October 2nd around 1 PM CST.
Major flooding continued into October.

Flood in CLINTON, IOWA
From 29-SEP-16 07:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOST NATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall of 4 to over 10 inches over significant areas from 21 to 23 September in extreme North Central and Northeast Iowa moved downstream causing the Wapsipinicon River to rise above major flood stage levels.
De Witt rose above its major flood stage level of 12.5 feet on September 29th, 2016 around 7 AM CST.  It crested around 13.9 feet at approximately 4 PM CST on October 1st, 2016.  It fell below major flood stage on October 5th around 5 PM CST.
Major flooding continued into October.

Flood in LOUISA, IOWA
From 28-SEP-16 12:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLADWIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall of 4 to over 10 inches over significant areas from 21 to 23 September in extreme North Central and Northeast Iowa moved downstream causing the Iowa River to rise above major flood stage levels.
Columbus Junction rose above its major flood stage level of 23.0 feet on September 28th, 2016 at approximately 12 PM CST.  It crested around 25.3 feet at approximately 2 AM CST on September 30th, 2016. It fell below major flood stage on October 2nd around 8 AM CST.
Major flooding continued into October.

Flood in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 30-SEP-16 18:45:00 to 30-SEP-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENOX PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall of 4 to over 10 inches over significant areas from 21 to 23 September in extreme North Central and Northeast Iowa moved downstream causing the Mississippi River to rise above major flood stage levels.
Burlington rose above its major flood stage level of 18.0 feet on September 30th, 2016 at approximately 7 PM CST.  It crested around 18.93 feet on October 3rd, 2016.
It fell below major flood stage on October 6th around 1 pm CST.
Major flooding continued into October.