A historic flooding event unfolded as heavy rainfall drenched the area on March 13-14, 2019. With frozen and impervious ground, full and rapid runoff was maximized. In addition to the rainfall, between 1 and 3 inches of snow water equivalent remained in the snow pack south of Interstate 90, with 3 to 6 inches of snow water equivalent north of Interstate 90. Fifteen river gage sites measured record stages around the area. Winds gusted to 50 to 70 mph at times, and colder air filtering into the system at the end of the storm produced a light accumulation of ice west of the James River and from 1 to 4 inches of snowfall in parts of southeast South Dakota.

Flood in LYON, IOWA
From 14-MAR-19 05:00:00 to 19-MAR-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.65 inches at Rock Rapids and 1.51 inches at Rock Valley) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. North Main Street in Rock Valley was evacuated between 17th and 20th Street, and U.S. Highway 18 west of Rock Valley was closed between March 14-16 due to water flowing over the roadway.  Flooding concerns led to cancellation of school in Rock Valley on Friday, March 15. The Rock River at Rock Valley (gage site RKVI4) reached the third highest stage on record cresting 4.61 feet above flood stage on March 15.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 14-MAR-19 05:00:00 to 19-MAR-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.65 inches at Rock Rapids and 1.51 inches at Rock Valley) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. North Main Street in Rock Valley was evacuated between 17th and 20th Street, and U.S. Highway 18 west of Rock Valley was closed between March 14-16 due to water flowing over the roadway.  Flooding concerns led to cancellation of school in Rock Valley on Friday, March 15. The Rock River at Rock Valley (gage site RKVI4) reached the third highest stage on record cresting 4.61 feet above flood stage on March 15.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 15:30:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: AKRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.12 inches at Hawarden and 1.75 inches at Akron) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. South Dakota Highway 50 and 48 were both inundated by water for over two weeks, along with the bridge east of Jefferson. The Big Sioux River near Akron (gage site AKRI4) reached the second highest crest on record at 7.82 feet above flood stage on March 16. The river remained in moderate flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 14-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.12 inches at Hawarden and 1.75 inches at Akron) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. South Dakota Highway 50 and Iowa Highway 3 were both inundated by water for numerous days, with several farm buildings engulfed in flood waters. The Big Sioux River near Richland (gage site BSRS2) reached the second highest crest on record at 7.5 feet above flood stage on March 16. The river remained in moderate flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 11:45:00 to 18-MAR-19 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWKIRK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.82 inches at Sheldon and 1.97 inches near Sioux Center) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and numerous county roads. Sections of Indian Avenue and 390th Street east of Sioux Center were washed out. Water over State Highway 60 forced closure for several days from 2 miles north of Le Mars to near Alton.  The Floyd River at Alton (gage site ALTI4) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 8.64 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 17:00:00 to 16-MAR-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LE MARS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.52 inches near Le Mars and 1.63 inches at Remsen) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. State Highway 60 was closed for several days between Merrill and Hinton due to water over the roadway. The Floyd River at Merrill (gage site MRLI4) reached the fourth highest stage on record cresting 5.60 feet above flood stage on March 15.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRUBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.97 inches 2 miles southeast of Sioux Center) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. Numerous county roads around the gage site were flooded, including Ibex Avenue which sustained damage from the flowing water. The West Branch of the Floyd River near Struble (gage site STUI4) reached the highest stage on record cresting 2.41 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 19:00:00 to 15-MAR-19 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RITTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.82 inches at Sheldon and 1.92 inches at Sanborn) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. The Floyd River at Sheldon (gage site SHLI4) reached the fourth highest stage on record cresting 1.70 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 15-MAR-19 13:30:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLNERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.46 inches 6 miles north northeast of Elk Point and 1.75 inches at Akron) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. The Big Sioux River near Jefferson (gage site BSJS2) reached the highest crest on record at 9.4 feet above flood stage on March 16. The river remained in minor flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in LYON, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANITE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.74 inches at Hartford, 2.44 inches near Renner, 1.72 inches near Larchwood and 2.49 inches at Sioux Falls) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land and recreational areas near Brandon. The Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) reached the highest crest on record at 6.85 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river fell back to minor flood stage on March 15, but would rise back to major flood stage and crest 6.58 feet above flood stage on March 26 due to water routed from upstream melting. The river remained in major flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 17:30:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.12 inches at Hawarden and 1.75 inches at Canton) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. Iowa Highway 10 and South Dakota Highway 46 were both inundated by water, along with access from County Road 13 west of Hawarden. The Big Sioux River above Hawarden (gage site HWDI4) reached the highest crest on record at 14.8 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river remained in moderate flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 16-MAR-19 06:00:00 to 19-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.46 inches 6 miles north northeast of Elk Point and 1.60 inches 2 miles northwest of Jefferson) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. The Big Sioux River at Sioux City (gage site SXCI4) reached the second highest crest on record at 5.42 feet above flood stage on March 17.

Flood in LYON, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 22:30:00 to 27-MAR-19 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK RAPIDS MUNI ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.54 inches at Luverne and 1.65 inches at Rock Rapids) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands, and flooding into Island Park in Rock Rapids.  The Rock River at Rock Rapids (gage site RAPI4) reached the fifth highest stage on record cresting 6.78 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 19:00:00 to 15-MAR-19 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.82 inches at Sheldon and 1.92 inches at Sanborn) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. The Floyd River at Sheldon (gage site SHLI4) reached the fourth highest stage on record cresting 1.70 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 10:00:00 to 14-MAR-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.82 inches at Sheldon and 1.51 inches at Rock Valley) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. Burr Oak Creek above Perkins (gage site BOCI4) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 3.45 feet above flood stage on March 13.

Flood in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 20:00:00 to 26-MAR-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.42 inches 2 miles northeast of Lakefield) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and several county roads north of Iowa Highway 9. Little Sioux River near Montgomery (gage site MLSI4) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 3.32 feet above flood stage on March 16.

Flood in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 12:45:00 to 24-MAR-19 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.20 inches at Holstein) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and several state and county roads. Iowa Highway 31 was overtopped, and water flowed into southern sections of Correctionville impacting several homes and businesses. The Little Sioux River at Correctionville (gage site CRRI4) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 7.45 feet above flood stage on March 15.

Flood in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 11:30:00 to 16-MAR-19 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIMBING HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.74 inches near Holly Springs) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands, along with Grundy Avenue, 300th and 310th Streets. The town of Hornick was evacuated when the levees were overtopped by water. The West Fork Ditch of the Little Sioux River near Hornick (gage site HOKI4) reached the highest stage on record cresting 6.60 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 08:00:00 to 23-MAR-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.20 inches at Lake Park and 1.78 inches 4 miles northwest of Milford) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands, with water inundating 125th St. northeast of Lake Park.  The West Fork of the Little Sioux River near Lake Park (gage site LPRI4) crested once on March 14 at moderate flood stage, and then reached the second highest stage on record cresting 2.79 feet above flood stage on March 18.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 22:30:00 to 23-MAR-19 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.50 inches 3 miles west northwest of Everly and 1.27 inches at Spencer) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands, along with inundation of county roads west of Spencer.  Water overflowed bridges on County Road M-38.  Ocheyedan River at Spencer (gage site SPOI4) reached the highest stage on record cresting 6.75 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 08:00:00 to 19-MAR-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.48 inches at Primghar) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. Waterman Creek near Sutherland (gage site SWCI4) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 4.83 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 07:00:00 to 14-MAR-19 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands, as well as inundation of Emmett Avenue north of Lawton. Elliot Creek at Lawton (gage site ECLI4) reached the third highest stage on record cresting 4.90 feet above flood stage on March 13.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 21:00:00 to 18-MAR-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.50 inches 3 miles west northwest of Everly) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. Ocheyedan River near Everly (gage site OREI4) reached the highest stage on record cresting 2.88 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 11:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.78 inches 4 miles northwest of Milford and 1.59 inches 3 miles south southeast of Lake Park) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and several county roads. Little Sioux River near Milford (gage site MIFI4) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 6.02 feet above flood stage on March 18.

Flood in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 13:00:00 to 28-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARRABEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.67 inches at Cherokee) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and numerous state, county and township roads. The Little Sioux River at Cherokee (gage site CHKI4) reached the highest stage on record cresting 11.40 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in IDA, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 12:45:00 to 24-MAR-19 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLSTEIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.20 inches at Holstein) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and several state and county roads. Iowa Highway 31 was overtopped, and water flowed into southern sections of Correctionville impacting several homes and businesses. The Little Sioux River at Correctionville (gage site CRRI4) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 7.45 feet above flood stage on March 15.

Flood in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 11:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.78 inches 4 miles northwest of Milford and 1.59 inches 3 miles south southeast of Lake Park) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and several county roads. Little Sioux River near Milford (gage site MIFI4) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 6.02 feet above flood stage on March 18.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 14:00:00 to 17-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRUBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.52 inches near Le Mars) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. A few county roads near Le Mars were inundated, including 160th St. near Highway 60. Water covered a large amount of the airport near crest time. The recreation trail along the river was destroyed, and most bridges damaged at the municipal golf course.  A gas line was sheared off by ice moving through the flood waters, severing service to 95 residences. The Floyd River at Le Mars (gage site LMRI4) reached the third highest stage on record cresting 5.84 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 17:00:00 to 15-MAR-19 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.04 inches 4 miles east of Sioux Rapids) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. Willow Creek near Cornell (gage site CWCI4) reached the third highest stage on record cresting 2.75 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAURICE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.97 inches 2 miles southeast of Sioux Center) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. Numerous county roads around the gage site were flooded, including Ibex Avenue which sustained damage from the flowing water. The West Branch of the Floyd River near Struble (gage site STUI4) reached the highest stage on record cresting 2.41 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 14:00:00 to 14-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.82 inches at Sheldon and 1.92 inches at Sanborn) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. On the evening of March 13, water flowing over 330th St. near the intersection with Oak Hill Avenue east of Sheldon washed a car off the road, and a fast moving water rescue of the driver was necessary. The Little Floyd River near Sanborn (gage site LFSI4) reached a crest 0.75 feet above flood stage on March 13.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 11:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.52 inches near Le Mars and 1.97 inches near Sioux Center) resulted in flooding of agricultural lands. Perry Creek near Hinton (gage site PCHI4) reached a crest 2.43 feet above flood stage on March 13.

Flood in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 14-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.27 inches at Spencer and 1.04 inches 4 miles east of Sioux Rapids) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural land. The Little Sioux River at Linn Grove (gage site LNNI4) reached the highest stage on record for the fourth time in nine months, cresting 6.13 feet above flood stage on March 16. The river remained in minor flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 14-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 16-MAR-19 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.52 inches near Le Mars) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands, as well as county road C70. The Floyd River at James (gage site JMEI4) reached the highest stage on record cresting 5.48 feet above flood stage on March 15.

Flood in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 14-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIOUX RAPIDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.27 inches at Spencer and 1.04 inches 4 miles east of Sioux Rapids) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural land. The Little Sioux River at Linn Grove (gage site LNNI4) reached the highest stage on record for the fourth time in nine months, cresting 6.13 feet above flood stage on March 16. The river remained in minor flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 21:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPENCER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.27 inches at Spencer) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and numerous roads around Spencer including U.S. Highways 18 and 71. The Little Sioux River at Spencer (gage site SPWI4) reached the third highest stage on record cresting 7.45 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river remained in minor flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in IDA, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-19 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDA GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 0.77 inches 3 miles northeast of Battle Creek and 1.42 inches 4 miles south southeast of Arthur) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. Levees in Ida Grove were nearly topped.  Iowa Highway 175 was closed between Ida Grove and Battle Creek due to water flowing over the roadway. The Maple River at Ida Grove  (gage site MIGI4) reached the highest stage on record cresting 9.76 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 14-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.27 inches at Spencer and 1.04 inches 4 miles east of Sioux Rapids) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural land. The Little Sioux River at Linn Grove (gage site LNNI4) reached the highest stage on record for the fourth time in nine months, cresting 6.13 feet above flood stage on March 16.  The river remained in minor flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 13:00:00 to 28-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.67 inches at Cherokee) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and numerous state, county and township roads. The Little Sioux River at Cherokee (gage site CHKI4) reached the highest stage on record cresting 11.40 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 13-MAR-19 18:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.75 inches at Canton and 2.19 inches near Harrisburg) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. The Big Sioux River at Fairview (gage site FVWS2) reached the highest crest on record at 10.63 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river remained in minor flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in LYON, IOWA
From 14-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: KLONDIKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.75 inches at Canton and 2.19 inches near Harrisburg) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. An operational railroad bridge was completely washed out by flood waters. The Big Sioux River above Canton (gage site CBSS2) reached the third highest crest on record at 9.68 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river remained in major flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 14-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.75 inches at Canton and 2.19 inches near Harrisburg) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. An operational railroad bridge was completely washed out by flood waters. The Big Sioux River above Canton (gage site CBSS2) reached the third highest crest on record at 9.68 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river remained in major flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 14-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 16-MAR-19 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.52 inches near Le Mars) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands, as well as county road C70. The Floyd River at James (gage site JMEI4) reached the highest stage on record cresting 5.48 feet above flood stage on March 15.