On Saturday evening (June 30) more profota (15 cm) of rain fell in Central Iowa. This has led to a flood of such magnitude that nobody expected.
The national weather service (National Weather Service – NWS) has issued a warning about the extreme weather conditions at 9:30 p.m. for des Moines and the surrounding area.
Video from Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines pic.twitter.com/oRQbDFF0Ti
— Chris Hassel (@Hassel_Chris) July 1, 2018
Within 2-3 hours had the most precipitation of about 5-10 inches (12-25 cm).
According to local TV station KCRG, three people tore down the flow of water. Soon the two managed to find in a safe place, but the third failed to survive.
Flooded streets in Johnston where @cityofjohnston fire dept left vehicle stalled out and abandoned in deep water @NWSDesMoines pic.twitter.com/pjTYRJecjP
— Andrew Batt (@AndBatt) July 1, 2018
The fire Department of des Moines (Des Moines Fire Department – DMFD) found the body of a dead man the next day a few blocks from Twana Drive and 50th Street.
Police in des Moines have identified the victim as 66-year-old Larry Bruce Kotlar, who for many years worked as a sports commentator on radio. Witnesses told police that the man pulled down the stream, when he got out of his van.
«We felt a great respect for the talent of Larry, he was a good man and colleague. Larry was a loyal, passionate and tireless,» said ESPN reporters the head of the deceased Brian Hardin.
@KCCINews fence completely taken out and street collapsing in Beaverdale corner of 38th and Amick from flooding #DesMoines #Flooding pic.twitter.com/TfDcetqV0u
— LB (@lindsscb) July 1, 2018
During a flood the river Walnut Creek in des Moines flooded 19 feet (5.8 m) is more than the previous record of 18.99 feet (5.7 m), which was established in August 2010.
That more rainfall is associated with the past in this area thunderstorms and a large amount of moisture in the air.
«In the atmosphere was an abnormal amount of moisture,» said AccuWeather meteorologist Brett Rathbun.
This Urbandale Backyard became a raging river tonight. From Stephanie Boutard. @WHOWeather @EdWilsonWX13HD @NWSDesMoines @CityofUrbandale pic.twitter.com/F3SeF5Ncqk
— Megan Salois (@WXMegs) July 1, 2018
For the next week weather forecasters give positive forecasts, and believe that during the celebration of July 4 independence Day will not rain.
