A complex of storms worked their way across Nebraska overnight on the 18th into the 19th, eventually making their way into Iowa. As those elevated storms approached the central third of Iowa, the linear storms began to backbuild and with increasing convection behind them in association with ongoing warm air advection.  Through the morning hours ample lightning was associated with the storms along with heavy rainfall around 3 inches in the Fort Dodge area and 4 to 6 inches in the Des Moines area. A number of flash flooding events were reported as a result of the heavy rainfall.  During the afternoon, the storms resumed their forward propagation and increased in strength, especially across southern and southeast Iowa.  Damaging winds and a couple of tornado reports were recorded across south central Iowa along with rainfall in the 1 to 3 inch range.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADEL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported heavy rainfall of 4.60 inches.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUMMING
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 4.89 inches so far via social media.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE FLD ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 3.50 inches so far today, via social media.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer reported heavy rainfall of 3.50 inches this morning.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LACONA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 3.27 inches.  End time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in LUCAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARITON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.90 inches. End time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LACONA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported downed trees up to 24 inches between Lacona and Milo.  Time and location estimated from radar.  Delayed report.

Flash Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 10:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES MOINES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported standing water in the Iowa Cubs stadium parking lot and water shooting out of storm drains 2 to 3 feet high in the area.

Flash Flood in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 20:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: County Official

County reported that Highway 92 was flooded at MM 178 due to overflow from Muchakinock Creek.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 10:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKWORTH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.66 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.10 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 08:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 3.19 inches.

Heavy Rain in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.44 inches. End time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 3.90 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 12:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer reported heavy rainfall of 2.16 inches.

Flash Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 12:24:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DES MOINES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported water over the road about bumper high, around 12 inches, at Fleur Drive and McKinley Ave.  Also reported a stalled vehicle at SW 9th St and McKinley Ave with water over the road.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer station recorded heavy rainfall of 3.71 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANDALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 6.00 inches event total, via social media.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FOD)FT DODGE MUNI A
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Fort Dodge Regional AWOS recorded heavy rainfall of 2.44 inches.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 12:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHULER MINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.75 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.25 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 2.24 inches storm total.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:48:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEYMOUR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported 8 to 10 inch diameter tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:50:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported 12 inch diameter trees downed in Centerville. Time and location estimated from radar, delayed report.

Flash Flood in MADISON, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 14:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERSET ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported road closure on North River Trail due to flooding.

Funnel Cloud in DAVIS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 14:27:00 to 19-JUL-16 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported a brief funnel formed then lifted back into clouds.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHULER MINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.72 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE FLD ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.04 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DSM)DES MOINES INTL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Des Moines International ASOS recorded heavy rainfall of 3.53 inches.

Heavy Rain in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 06:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLFE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 1.6 inches from storms this morning.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 06:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.83 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST DES MOINES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.76 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 3.25 inches.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWALK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 4.00 inches with light rain ongoing.  Reported via social media.

Heavy Rain in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 06:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 09:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.7 inches this morning.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 10:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSIDE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Public weather station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.51 inches this morning.

Flash Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 12:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUMMING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported several streets in town experienced flooding. Numerous streams also reported to be overflowing their banks, including Apple Creek. Time of impacts estimated.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHULER MINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer reported heavy rainfall of 3.30 inches.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW VIRGINIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 2.10 inches storm total.

Heavy Rain in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 06:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTVIEW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet recorded heavy rainfall of 3.06 inches.

Heavy Rain in WAYNE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMESTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 1.87 inches event total, via social media.

Heavy Rain in BOONE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.12 inches. End time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 06:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 2.25 inches event total, via social media.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWALK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station 2 SW of Norwalk recorded heavy rainfall of 2.13 inches.

Flash Flood in MARION, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:20:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported water covering Highway 14 outside of the Knoxville Raceway.  Time estimated from radar, delayed report.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:20:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported damaged brick and concrete silos, barn damage, roof damage, and tree damage.  Time radar estimated.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.71 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.60 inches.

Heavy Rain in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKWELL CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.80 inches.

Heavy Rain in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 12:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 3.20 inches since 1:15 pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:20:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported grain bin damage, including one rolled up against another, completely removed fence posts, and tree damage.  Time radar estimated.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN METER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.92 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 14:05:00 to 19-JUL-16 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARBYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported that strong winds blew a law enforcement vehicle off the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 14:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRAKESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported estimated 60 mph wind gusts.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 08:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 2.60 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 3.30 inches.

Heavy Rain in BOONE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.00 inches.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.95 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELLA MUNI ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.14 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPITOL HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.46 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.30 inches.

Flash Flood in LUCAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 14:10:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported water onto roadways causing road closures near 500th street and 320th Ave. Numerous other flooded minor roadways in eastern Lucas County. Time estimated from radar, delayed report.

Flash Flood in MONROE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 14:12:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELROSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported water onto road near 500th Ave and highway 34, leading to road closures. Time estimated from radar, delayed report.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 4.94 inches today.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWALK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 3.23 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMMERCE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.66 inches.

Heavy Rain in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLANDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Public weather station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.32 inches this morning.

Heavy Rain in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTUMWA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 2.80 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE FLD ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.86 inches.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 3.23 inches event total so far.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 3.15 inches event total, via social media.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAYTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Public weather station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.81 inches this morning.

Heavy Rain in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 06:25:00 to 19-JUL-16 10:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOHRVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Public weather station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.01 inches this morning.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 06:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.32 inches. End time radar estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:20:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARITON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported estimated wind gust of 60 mph along with a few small tree limbs broken off of trees.  Wind occurred between 2:20 pm and 2:30 pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:20:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARITON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported an apartment complex damaged and trees down in Chariton.  Time estimated by radar.

Flash Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPITOL HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported road closure at University Ave and Hubbell Ave due to flooding.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 2.65 inches event total.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 08:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES MOINES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.86 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 3.68 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 3.63 inches. End time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in JASPER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDALIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.27 inches.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 08:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUMMING
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported heavy rainfall of 5.23 inches, relayed by KCCI TV.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEVINGTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 4.98 inches.

Heavy Rain in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 06:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVELOCK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 3.60 inches total from event spanning two observation periods.  End time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 3.00 inches.  End time estimated from radar.

Tornado in MONROE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:34:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELROSE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This short-lived tornado was spotted from NE of Melrose before it became rain-wrapped.  Narrow damage path reported on the north side of town by law enforcement.  Spotter reported tree damage along the path after the event.

Flash Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 14:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager relayed report of road closure of 158th Ave south of Newbold St.

Flash Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTCH RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager relayed road closure of 138th Ave north of Elk Horn St.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported heavy rainfall of 3.53 inches event total.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWALK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported heavy rainfall of 4.83 inches, relayed by KCCI TV.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.68 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELLA MUNI ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 3.60 inches. End time estimated from radar.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 10:05:00 to 19-JUL-16 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY WORKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Iowa DOT reported both the northbound and southbound lanes of US Highway 169 were impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported one business near downtown Fort Dodge had several feet of water inundate the building.  Widespread street flooding also occurred.

Flash Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported closure of SE 52nd St/155th Ave between Highway 5 and SE 72nd Ave.

Heavy Rain in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 06:15:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEITH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.16 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERCY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.28 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIMES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 2.90 inches event total, via social media.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 10:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FOD)FT DODGE MUNI A
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Fort Dodge AWOS recorded heavy rainfall of 3.06 inches this morning.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 11:20:00 to 19-JUL-16 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANITA
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

RWIS station recorded a 63 mph wind gust.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 2.34 inches this morning.

Heavy Rain in CASS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTIC
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.01 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:35:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported trees down near 527th Ave on the NE side of Melrose.  Time estimated from radar, delayed report.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 4.30 inches event total, via social media.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 19-JUL-16 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 6 inches event total, via social media.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 08:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWALK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 3.77 inches event total.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 08:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPITOL HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.52 inches.

Heavy Rain in JASPER, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 09:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAIRIE CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.01 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:37:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORYDON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported 8 to 10 inch diameter tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 19-JUL-16 13:43:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYSTIC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported trees down in Mystic. Time and location estimated from radar, delayed report.