Storms cause damaging winds and flash flooding Tuesday evening

Chad Corey

(ABC 6 News) – Severe weather Tuesday evening brought damaging winds and flash flooding across the area.

According to Chief Meteorologist Christ Kuball, radar estimates of 2-5" of rain and reports of urban street flooding in areas and localized flash flooding is still possible.

A car stalled out in flood waters on Frank Ave.in Albert Lea Tuesday evening. Multiple areas of Albert Lea experienced significant water over roadways.

There were also reports of multiple trees and power lines down in Buffalo Center and Forest City, IA. Also, a 68 mph wind gust was recorded at the Mason City Municipal Airport.

Flooding also caused this homes foundation to give way near Frank and 8th St. in Albert Lea.