Continued heavy rain and high streamflows led to many rivers going back into flood in late May across central Iowa. Several crests occurred on the Des Moines River at Ottumwa. Many of these were due to planned releases from Lake Red Rock, with some of the water from heavy rainfall.

Flood in TAMA, IOWA
From 25-MAY-19 08:45:00 to 29-MAY-19 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTOUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Iowa River at Tama Highway E49 crested at 13.32 feet on 26 May 2019 at 10:30 UTC.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 24-MAY-19 02:45:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTOUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River at SE 6th Street in Des Moines crested at 27.43 feet on 25 May 2019 at 04:15 UTC, and a second time at 28.21 feet on 29 May 2019 at 15:15 UTC.

Flood in GREENE, IOWA
From 24-MAY-19 06:45:00 to 31-MAY-19 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The North Raccoon River at Jefferson crested twice at 21.05 feet on 27 May 2019 at 09:30 UTC and at 20.25 feet on 30 May 2019 at 05:30 UTC.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 24-MAY-19 06:30:00 to 24-MAY-19 17:20:00 (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/I-35 crested at 10.74 feet on 24 May 2019 at 16:50 UTC.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 24-MAY-19 04:30:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (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 at Des Moines Fleur Drive crested twice at 16.86 feet on 25 May 2019 at 06:30 UTC and at 17.42 feet on 29 May 2019 at 15:00 UTC.

Flood in DALLAS, IOWA
From 25-MAY-19 06:15:00 to 31-MAY-19 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The North Raccoon River at Perry crested twice at 16.2 feet on 27 May 2019 at 13:45 UTC and at 15.22 feet on 30 May 2019 at 13:45 UTC.

Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 25-MAY-19 17:15:00 to 26-MAY-19 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The North River at Norwalk crested at 23.26 feet on 26 May 2019 at 03:45 UTC.

Flood in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 24-MAY-19 10:30:00 to 27-MAY-19 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge crested at 11.44 feet on 25 May 2019 at 22:45 UTC.

Flood in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 24-MAY-19 07:30:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAKOTA CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The West Fork of the Des Moines River at Humboldt crested at 10.58 feet on 25 May 2019 at 23:30 UTC.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 24-MAY-19 09:30:00 to 24-MAY-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPITOL HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Fourmile Creek at Easton Boulevard in Des Moines crested at 12.97 feet on 24 May 2019 at 17:15 UTC.

Flood in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 22-MAY-19 02:30:00 to 22-MAY-19 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDON
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River at Ottumwa crested at 11.65 feet on 22 May 2019 at 10:30 UTC.

Flood in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 25-MAY-19 18:10:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDON
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Des Moines River at Ottumwa crested several times at the end of May. The first crest was at 12.51 feet on 25 May 2019 at 16:30 UTC, the second crest at 13.43 feet on 28 May 2019 at 02:40 UTC, and the third crest at 16.28 feet on 29 May 2019 at 20:10 UTC.

Flood in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 25-MAY-19 12:00:00 to 28-MAY-19 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ALO)WATERLOO MUNI A
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Cedar River at Cedar Falls crested at 90.02 feet on 26 May 2019 at 17:00 UTC.