Traditional severe weather parameters were lackluster during this event with MUCAPE values predominantly in the 500 to 1500 J/kg range and negligible effective bulk shear. Even precipitable water values, low level moisture transport, and low level jet strength were on the lower end of the spectrum. One item that was in favor of storm initiation and heavy rainfall though was the presence of a stationary boundary across central Iowa much of July 2nd and 3rd. With the boundary in place and moist low levels, it did not take much to initiate multiple rounds of storms. The primary rounds were seen during the mid to late afternoon on the 2nd, near peak heating, and then overnight, aided by a weak low level jet. By the morning of the 3rd, a number of stations around Fort Dodge and down towards Ames had reported between 2 and 4.5 inches of rainfall. While most locations did not have any water issues, the Fort Dodge urban area did experience a period of flash flooding.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 02-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 02-JUL-19 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 4.5 inches via rain gage picture. Beginning time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 02-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 02-JUL-19 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported heavy rainfall of 2.45 inches via home weather station. Beginning time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 02-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 02-JUL-19 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEHIGH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 2.60 inches. Beginning time estimated from radar.

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

Mesonet rain gage along the Des Moines River recorded heavy rainfall of 2.23 inches. Beginning time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 02-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 02-JUL-19 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of about 3 inches from picture of their rain gage. Beginning time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 02-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 02-JUL-19 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WHO TV relayed a viewer report of heavy rainfall of about 3 inches. Report came in via social media. Beginning time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 02-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 02-JUL-19 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported heavy rainfall of 3.8 inches via picture of rain gage. Beginning time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 02-JUL-19 06:46:00 to 03-JUL-19 06:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer reported heavy rainfall of 2.47 inches over the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in STORY, IOWA
From 02-JUL-19 07:00:00 to 03-JUL-19 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.19 inches over the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 02-JUL-19 07:00:00 to 03-JUL-19 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded heavy rainfall of 2.35 inches over the last 24 hours.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 02-JUL-19 19:40:00 to 02-JUL-19 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported water had entered a few homes near 4th Ave S and 15th St via the windows in the basements The water was about waist deep in the basements from the heavy rainfall. Multiple reports of stalled vehicles in ponded water were reported in areas of Fort Dodge.