A widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches between May 21 and May 27 led to significant rises on most rivers. This worsened flooding across existing flooded areas and expanded flooding to additional areas.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 27-MAY-19 07:30:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ocheyedan River near Spencer (gage site SPOI4) reached a crest of 2.68 feet above flood stage on May 29. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting. A few county roads were briefly flooded west of Spencer. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in LYON, IOWA
From 27-MAY-19 07:45:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK RAPIDS MUNI ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Rock River at Rock Rapids (gage site RAPI4) reached a crest of 4.71 feet above flood stage on May 27. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 27-MAY-19 12:00:00 to 27-MAY-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Burr Oak Creek above Perkins (gage site BOCI4) reached a crest of 2.54 feet above flood stage on May 27. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting.

Flood in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 27-MAY-19 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARRABEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Little Sioux River at Cherokee (gage site CHKI4) reached a peak of 3.52 feet above flood stage at the end of the month. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting.  Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 27-MAY-19 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Little Sioux River at Cherokee (gage site CHKI4) reached a peak of 3.52 feet above flood stage at the end of the month. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting.  Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in LYON, IOWA
From 27-MAY-19 23:30:00 to 29-MAY-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Rock River at Rock Valley (gage site RKVI4) reached a crest of 2.54 feet above flood stage on May 28. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 27-MAY-19 23:30:00 to 29-MAY-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Rock River at Rock Valley (gage site RKVI4) reached a crest of 2.54 feet above flood stage on May 28. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting.

Flood in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 28-MAY-19 03:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The West Fork of the Little Sioux River near Lake Park (gage site LPRI4) reached a crest of 0.95 feet above flood stage on May 30. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land between Lake Park and Montgomery, which further delayed spring planting. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 28-MAY-19 04:00:00 to 28-MAY-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAURICE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The West Branch of the Floyd River near Struble (gage site STUI4) reached a crest of 0.35 feet above flood stage on May 28. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 28-MAY-19 04:00:00 to 28-MAY-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRUBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The West Branch of the Floyd River near Struble (gage site STUI4) reached a crest of 0.35 feet above flood stage on May 28. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 28-MAY-19 08:00:00 to 29-MAY-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWKIRK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Floyd River at Alton (gage site ALTI4) reached a crest of 0.89 feet above flood stage on May 28. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 28-MAY-19 11:00:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ocheyedan River near Everly (gage site OREI4) reached a crest of 0.45 feet above flood stage on May 28. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 28-MAY-19 15:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLNERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Big Sioux River near Jefferson (gage site BSJS2) reached a crest of 5.49 feet above flood stage on May 30.  The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed the spring planting. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 29-MAY-19 03:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Little Sioux River near Montgomery (gage site MLSI4) reached a crest of 1.07 feet above flood stage on May 30. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting. 170th Avenue was flooded north of State Highway 9. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 30-MAY-19 12:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Big Sioux River at Sioux City (gage site SXCI4) reached a crest of 1.09 feet above flood stage on May 31.  Main impact was inundation of agricultural land upstream of Sioux City, which further delayed the spring planting. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.