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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Threats for the Plains and Southeast

A frontal boundary extending from the western High Plains to the Southeast will focus additional showers and thunderstorms this weekend. Some of these storms may become severe, alongside frequent lightning, and isolated instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile dry conditions will continue for the Great Basin where fire weather concerns linger. For the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, seasonable weather. Read More >

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Overview

The Des Moines Metro area saw epic flash flooding on the night of June 30 into the early hours of July 1, 2018 as thunderstorms stalled over the city and dropped significant heavy rain. A widespread swath of 5 to 10 inches fell over the northern half of Polk County and obliterated many creeks. Record stages were set on the Walnut and Fourmile Creeks in Clive and Ankeny, respectively. Dozens of vehicles were stalled or swept away by the rapid currents and multiple homes throughout much of Polk County were impacted by the heavy rain. 

 

 

Urbandale Flash Flooding
Major flash flooding in Urbandale, Iowa on June 30, 2018. Photo courtesy Stephanie Boutard
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