Very heavy rain fell across the Des Moines and Waterloo metro areas on the evening of June 30th. This led to flash flooding and river flooding that continued into 01 July 2018. Some of the rivers remained in flood through much of July, and the West Fork of the Des Moines River at Estherville remained in flood through nearly all of July.
Previous write-up from 30 June 2018
A frontal boundary was draped across areas just west of Iowa during the morning hours of June 30th, and slowly moved eastward into the state throughout the day. By the afternoon, it had made its way into central portions of the state, draping itself in a southwest to northeast fashion. Ahead of the front, the convective environment was ripe, with MUCAPE values in excess of 4000 J/kg and effective shear in the 30 to 40 kt range, with best values near the front.  While there was reason for concern with regards to severe weather, such has hail and damaging winds, there was also strong concern for an area of west-central, north central or central Iowa to receive heavy rainfall with the boundary placement, potential outflow boundary locations, low level jet initiation, and a very moist environment.  There was expectation for storms to be slow moving or training initially along the frontal boundary with propagation vectors opposing mean flow.
Initially storms fired up in the early afternoon across parts of northwest and north central Iowa in the very unstable environment, producing severe hail and wind damage. Fortunately, given their progressive nature, no water issues were seen with that round of convection. As the afternoon progressed, convection increased across northern areas, but remained quiet further south into central and southern Iowa. The initial northern convection pushed out an outflow boundary that made its way into the I-80 corridor, acting as another area for convective initiation. By the late evening, convection had fired up along the parent frontal boundary as well as portions of the aforementioned outflow boundary, producing marginally severe storms in most cases. By the time the low level jet kicked in, areas around Des Moines had already received a couple inches of rain, and now found the area in line for much more. Overall motion of storms was northeastward, but with nearly stationary frontal and outflow boundaries, backbuilding was induced by the low level jet, which resulted in copious amounts of heavy rainfall right on top of the Des Moines metro and surrounding areas. While some damaging wind was still ongoing, the primary concern was for heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and eventually a flash flood emergency. The Des Moines metro area took on widespread amounts of 6 or more inches, including a few reports of nearly 10 inches.  The main impacts revolved around flash flooding and the flash flood emergency with sewer systems and local streams absolutely overwhelmed. Dozens of vehicles were flooded or stranded, with numerous water rescues performed. Many streams were out of their banks, and an individual was swept away and killed during the flash flooding. One home had flooding and a gas leak that lead to an explosion of the home. Luckily all occupants had already been evacuated. Two streams with NWS stream gauge observations, Four Mile Creek and Walnut Creek, set all-time crest records.  Countless basements and businesses were flooded across the metro area and dozens of homes were completely flooded out on the southeast side where Four Mile Creek flooding was the worst. Two businesses had roof collapses from the heavy rain as well.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADEL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 4.40 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 530pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERLOO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.45 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES MOINES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 3.5 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 7pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE FLD ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported heavy rainfall of 5.48 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 5pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALLTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 2.50 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 730pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 3.63 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported storm total heavy rainfall of 8.28 inches in East Johnston. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 530pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANKENY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported storm total heavy rainfall of 9.20 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 6pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in BREMER, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported storm total heavy rainfall of 3.30 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 4pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported storm total heavy rainfall of 4.87 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 830pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 5.5 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 515pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DES MOINES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 2.00 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 830pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANDALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 6.80 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 6pm CDT on June 30th.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 07:30:00 to 01-JUL-18 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES MOINES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River at Fleur Drive crested at 16.33 feet on 1 July 2018 at 16:15 UTC.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 02-JUL-18 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River at Southeast 6th Street crested at 28.87 feet on 1 July 2018 at 17:15 UTC. The river actually went into flood at 0500 UTC on 1 July 2018, but due to database entry limitations, the start time was entered as 0000 CST on 1 July 2018.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Walnut Creek at Des Moines 63rd Street crested at 17.37 feet on 1 July 2018 at 1130Z.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 02-JUL-18 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES MOINES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue crested at 24.00 feet on 1 July 2018 at 09:45 UTC. The river actually went into flood at 0430 UTC on 1 July 2018, but due to database entry limitations, the start time was entered as 0000 CST on 1 July 2018.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 01:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Walnut Creek at Clive I-35/80 went into flood from heavy rain that fell on the evening of June 30th into the early morning hours on July 1.

Flood in PALO ALTO, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 19-JUL-18 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMETSBURG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The West Fork of the Des Moines River at Emmetsburg went into flood in late June and remained in flood through much of July. The river crested 3 times in July. The first crest at 13.25 feet on 3 July 2018 at 13:45Z, the second crest at 13.02 feet on 4 July 2018 at 18:00 UTC, and the third crest at 13.26 feet on 11 July 2018 at 03:00 UTC.

Flood in EMMET, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 28-JUL-18 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The West Fork of the Des Moines River at Estherville went into flood in late June and remained in flood through nearly all of July. The river crested 4 times in July. The first crest at 14.63 feet on 2 July 2018 at 05:15Z, the second crest at 14.89 feet on 9 July 2018 at 19:15 UTC, the third crest at 13.39 feet on 13 July 2018 at 07:15 UTC, and the fourth crest at 13.25 feet on 13 July 2018 at 18:30 UTC.

Flood in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 09-JUL-18 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge went into flood in late June and remained in flood through early July. The river crested twice in July. The first crest was at 13.43 feet on 1 July 2018 at 21:45Z, and the second crest was at 12.55 feet on 6 July 2018 at 20:15 UTC.

Flood in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 22-JUL-18 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAKOTA CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The West Fork of the Des Moines River at Humboldt went into flood in late June and remained in flood through much of July. The river crested 3 times in July. The first crest at 12.83 feet on 1 July 2018 at 18:15Z, the second crest at 13.5 feet on 7 July 2018 at 02:15 UTC, and the third crest at 12.04 feet on 15 July 2018 at 08:15 UTC.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35 crested around 1-2 feet above flood stage early Sunday morning on 1 July 2018.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 02-JUL-18 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPITOL HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Fourmile Creek at Easton Blvd crested at 17.47 feet on 1 July 2018 at 1030Z.

Flash Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported multiple water rescues across Ankeny, Johnston, Des Moines and Urbandale. Vehicles were stalled out in street flooding with water half way up the doors of some cars. Flooded roadways were observed through the night across the Des Moines metro area from the heavy rain on the evening of 30 June 2018.

Flash Flood in STORY, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported flooding continued across southern Story County through the night with water over many roads impacting areas around Collins, Maxwell and south of Nevada.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZOOK SPUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported flooding continued across much of eastern Dallas County through the night with water over many roads impacting areas Dallas Center and west of Grimes.

Flash Flood in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERLOO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KWWL reported flash flooding along 4th St in downtown Waterloo. This report is continued from the evening of 30 June 2018.

Flood in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:40:00 to 01-JUL-18 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FINCHFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over many roads in the county.

Flood in GRUNDY, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:40:00 to 01-JUL-18 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over many roads in the county.

Flood in BREMER, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:40:00 to 01-JUL-18 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over many roads in the county.

Flood in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 08:10:00 to 01-JUL-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZOOK SPUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Low lying areas still flooded across portions of the county along with water over some secondary roads.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 08:10:00 to 01-JUL-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Low lying areas still flooded across portions of the county along with water over some secondary roads and over parts of Hwy 17 near Granger. Water damage was estimated to have affected over 4,700 structures throughout the county, of those 4,700+ structures, over 200 structures had major damage or were destroyed.  Flooding resulted in at least 15 road extended road closures throughout the county. Several trails, campgrounds and parks were closed due to flooding as well.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHART
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 6.92 inches. Due to reporting database limitation, this report is coded for midnight CST. Estimated start time was 6pm CDT June 30th, ending 1242am CDT July 1st.

Heavy Rain in STORY, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported storm total heavy rainfall of 7.3 inches northwest of Maxwell. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 545pm CDT June 30th.

Heavy Rain in GRUNDY, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 05:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRUNDY CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.89 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORTONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 3.21 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 5pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 3.40 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 5pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 3.39 inches, via social media. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 5pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 4.64 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in CASS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTIC
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.30 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in STORY, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDVALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.16 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in CERRO GORDO, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASON CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.90 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in GRUNDY, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLSBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 3.10 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 445pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in JASPER, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.48 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAKOTA CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 3.27 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.50 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer recorded heavy rainfall of 2.75 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Flood in STORY, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 08:10:00 to 01-JUL-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Low lying areas still flooded across portions of the county along with water over some secondary roads and some damage to secondary roads from previous flash flooding. The emergency manager also reported minor damage to the park in Maxwell from flooding, moderate damage to secondary roads with some damage to bridges and trails across the county.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLK CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported heavy rainfall of 5.14 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 530pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANDALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported heavy rainfall of 6.21 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 530pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLK CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

NWS Des Moines recorded heavy rainfall of 3.8 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in GRUNDY, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRUNDY CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported heavy rainfall of 3.20 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 5pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in BREMER, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 3.30 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 4pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 2.50 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 4pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERGUSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 3.50 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 8pm CDT on June 30th.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAYLORVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 7.54 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in STORY, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 7.30 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHART
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 7.15 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 6.45 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLK CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 5.47 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAYDELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 5.44 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 5 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 4.98 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINBURN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 4.95 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 4.64 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANGER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 3.88 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHULER MINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 3.71 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer recorded heavy rainfall of 3.71 inches over the last 24 hours. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANDALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported heavy rainfall of 5.10 inches. Due to database entry limitation, beginning time coded as midnight CST. Actual estimated start time of 6pm CDT on June 30th.