Tropical Depression Cristobal tracked across much of the mid and upper Mississippi River Valley on the morning and afternoon of June 9, 2020. Very high levels of moisture were present, bringing very heavy rainfall to much of the region, especially eastern Iowa. Rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches fell roughly west of a line from Keosauqua IA, to Burlington IA, to Guttenberg IA. Localized amounts of 4-5 inches were reported near Belle Plaine, IA.
This torrential rainfall led to numerous reports of flooded roadways, road closures and creeks out of the their banks. In addition, area rivers also showed response, with some rising near to well above flood stage.

Flash Flood in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 09-JUN-20 17:52:00 to 09-JUN-20 20:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported flash flooding of the West Branch of Buffalo Creek at 652 PM CDT. Additionally, there are numerous reports of road closures and water over the roadways  in the northern Half of Buchanan County.

Flash Flood in LINN, IOWA
From 10-JUN-20 09:15:00 to 10-JUN-20 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION MC BRIDE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported water is over the road and making it impassable.

Flood in BENTON, IOWA
From 09-JUN-20 18:23:00 to 09-JUN-20 21:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported street flooding in the city of Vinton.

Flood in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 10-JUN-20 09:44:00 to 10-JUN-20 12:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: FONTANA COUNTY PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported that flooding continues across Northern Buchanan County.  Emergency Management also reports that water is going over the dam and into the shelter at Fontana Park.

Flood in BENTON, IOWA
From 09-JUN-20 17:30:00 to 09-JUN-20 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported that water was completely over the road at 64th St and 24th Avenue.  The road has been closed.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 09-JUN-20 18:00:00 to 09-JUN-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Area river gauges were indicating high water leavels occurring on many creeks and rivers across Johnson County and in particular in North Liberty and Iowa City. While levels have peaked and creeks and rivers are starting to recede, these creeks and rivers remain out of their banks.

Flood in IOWA, IOWA
From 09-JUN-20 19:00:00 to 09-JUN-20 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSZTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Broadcast media relayed a public report that Heney Creek was over the bridge on 140th avenue southwest of Koszta.

Flash Flood in LINN, IOWA
From 10-JUN-20 12:00:00 to 10-JUN-20 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report that Silver Creek was well out of its banks and flooding a backyard along the creek.