Flooding in Minnesota, June 21 to 30, 2024

Name: Flooding in Minnesota, June 21 to 30, 2024
Start: 2024-06-21T01:00
End: 2024-06-30T23:59
Location: Minnesota

June 21 to 30, 2024 · NWS FSD · 22 events in 8 counties and zones

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $29 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 22

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS FSD wrote it up.

A multi-day significant heavy rainfall event from June 20-22 resulted in widespread rain totals between 5 and 10 inches across southwest Minnesota. As rainfall reached area streams and rivers, major to record flooding was observed, devastating multiple towns and communities. Extensive overland flooding also resulted in significant impacts and damages. All river crest information is preliminary until made official by the gauge owner.

A Presidential Disaster Declaration was signed for Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, and Rock Counties.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Sioux Falls, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 20, 10:26 PM CST, 2 hours 34 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms tonight through Friday night will contribute to a heavy rain risk. A broad 2 to 4 inches is expected with isolated higher amounts up to 5 to 8 inches possible north of I-90. Flash Flooding is also possible with the heavy rain.
The Flood Watch has been expanded to encompass the majority of the area and is in effect until 7 am Saturday morning.
Strong to severe storms are again possible on Saturday. Some uncertainty remains in where storms will develop but large hail to the size of golf balls, damaging winds to 60 mph, and a few tornadoes are possible.
Dry weather returns for the weekend but rain chances are uncertain next week.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 20, 10:26 PM CST, 2 hours 34 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1126 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms tonight through
Friday night will contribute to a heavy rain risk. A broad 2 to 4
inches is expected with isolated higher amounts up to 5 to 8 inches
possible north of I-90. Flash Flooding is also possible with the
heavy rain.

- The Flood Watch has been expanded to encompass the majority of the
area and is in effect until 7 am Saturday morning.

- Strong to severe storms are again possible on Saturday. Some
uncertainty remains in where storms will develop but large hail to
the size of golf balls, damaging winds to 60 mph, and a few
tornadoes are possible.

- Dry weather returns for the weekend but rain chances are uncertain
next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 254 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

Scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms continue across the
area this afternoon. So far, an additional quarter to half inch of
rain has fallen through the first half of the afternoon hours with
isolated amounts up to around an inch. Expect another quarter to
half an inch of rain through the rest of the afternoon hours. A mid
level wave currently over the four corners area will push into the
Plains this evening and night, bringing renewed chances for
thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. As the wave ejects, the low level
jet (LLJ) will strengthen which will also further strengthen warm
air advection (WAA) across the area. The warm advective ascent will
reside beneath the right entrance region of an upper level jet
streak, promoting more then sufficient lift across the area. A
mesoscale convective system (MCS) looks to develop across western
Nebraska this evening and track eastwards into the forecast area.
While the lift will be more then enough to sustain storms,
instability is questionable as a surface warm front looks to reside
south of the forecast area. This signals that storms will transition
from surface based (double check) in Nebraska to elevated in South
Dakota. Instability will wane to around 1,000 J/kg of CAPE but long
skinny CAPE profiles in a highly moist atmosphere will set the stage
for heavy rainfall tonight. More details can be found in the
hydrology section. Skinny CAPE profiles will still contribute to a
strong to severe storm risk. Shear will be sufficient with deep
layer shear values up to 40-50 knots and 50-60 knots of 0-10 km
shear. However, with low end instability in place along with waning
values of both DCAPE and 0-7 km theta-e difference, think the MCS
will most likely be on a down trend as it enters the forecast area.
Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph along with large hail up to the
size of quarters is possible along and west of the James River. With
weak instability in place, the storms will not completely fizzle out
but remain sub severe, further contributing to the previously
mentioned heavy rain risk. Low temperatures will only fall to the
60s overnight.

No break in storm and heavy rain potential as a Maddox Frontal
pattern persists aloft. The warm front will finally push northwards
into the forecast area but how far north the boundary pushes remains
uncertain. However, the anomalously moist environment will persist
which will again yield another day of heavy rainfall. More can be
found on this potential in the hydrology section. Turning to the
severe weather side of things, the right entrance region of an upper
level jet streak will remain overhead while 850 mb flow remains
southerly through the day, continuing to advect sufficient moist
inflow into any storm that develops. Cloud cover is also a bit
uncertain as cloudy skies look to persist north of the boundary with
clearer skies south of it. Dew points will further moisten to the
70s while high temperatures warm to the upper 70s along highway-14
to mid to upper 80s along and south of I-90. Although mid level
lapse rates will only be on the order of moist neutral, steeper low
level lapse rates will contribute to strong instability on the order
of 2,000 to 3,000 J/kg of CAPE. With the right entrance of an upper
level jet streak overhead, sufficient deep layer vertical shear is
expected on the order of 30-40 knots. However, hodograph reveal
larges shear values above 6 km which could allow for a large hail
threat, potentially up to the size of golf balls in the strongest
storm. On top of the threat for large hail, an tornado is also
possible along the warm front. Hodographs do not show much low level
curvature during the daylight hours but baroclinically driven
vorticity on the warm front may allow a tornado to develop. DCAPE
values up to around 1,000 J/kg could allow for damaging wind gusts
up to 60 mph in any storm that is able to fire in the open warm
sector. Another short wave trough will push into the forecast area
during the evening hours which will develop additional storms. With
a relatively uncapped atmosphere, widespread showers and storms look
to develop. This could turn down the severe weather side of this
event and focus more on the heavy rainfall aspect. Heavy rainfall
will continue through the overnight hours before any chance for rain
finally moves east of the forecast area Saturday morning.

After remaining showers move out Saturday morning, a dry weekend
looks to be in store with highs into the 70s and 80s with lows down
to the 60s. Additional chances for rain are possible next week but
details are too uncertain to say at this point.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1117 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

Showers and thunderstorms - some with heavy rain - will expand
eastward overnight, with the focus from south central SD and along
and north of the Interstate 90 corridor. The activity may
diminish on Friday morning, before showers and thunderstorms
develop once again along and north of Interstate 90 in the
afternoon and evening. Some of these storms could be severe,
with heavy rain likely. Visibility and ceilings will be in the
MVFR/IFR range with any shower and thunderstorm activity. Other
than in thunderstorms, east to southeast winds will be
relatively light through the TAF period.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 254 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

An anomalously moist airmass will be in place this evening and night
as precipitable water (PWAT) values increase up to around 2 inches.
This places this airmass in the 90th to 97.5th percentile per the
NAEFS ensemble. Warm cloud depths will be more then sufficient up to
12,000 to 13,000 ft, further increasing confidence in heavy rain
potential. Latest hi-res guidance has come in with quite a bit of
rain with amounts up to 1-3 inches through Friday morning. Isolated
higher amounts are possible, especially along and north of I-90
where guidance is consistent in where the heaviest rain will fall.
CAMS show this in the incoming MCS but also show a warm advective
wing out ahead of the MCS. This will result in the highest rainfall
totals that may exceed 3 inches due to a longer duration of heavy
rainfall over a specific location.

The Maddox Frontal pattern continues through Friday. Although the
warm fronts location is uncertain at this time, another round of
heavy rainfall is expected as another ridge ridging shortwave trough
pushes into the Northern Plains. The environment will only further
moisten as PWAT values rise to the 99th percentile of climatology
per the NAEFS ensemble. Mean flow will be roughly parallel to the
warm front which could result in repeated thunderstorm development
along the boundary during the afternoon hours. As the shortwave
trough arrives during the evening hours, additional storms are
expected as a cold front moves through the area. Another 1-3 inches
are expected through the duration of Friday with isolated higher
amounts possible. The isolated higher amounts will again be
dependent on where the warm front sets up.

Rainfall totals for the entire event will be quite high with a broad
2 to 4 inches expected along with the potential for 5 to 8 inches
north of I-90. Given saturated soils in place, Flash Flooding is
possible.

With the expected rainfall, river flooding appears likely but will
ultimately depend on where and how much rain falls. Some guidance
would suggest moderate to major flooding is possible across portions
of the forecast area.
FEW

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Flood Watch through Saturday morning for SDZ038>040-050-
     052>071.
MN...Flood Watch through Saturday morning for MNZ071-072-080-081-
     089-090-097-098.
IA...Flood Watch through Saturday morning for IAZ001>003-012>014.
NE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...Meyers
AVIATION...JM
HYDROLOGY...Meyers

Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 20, 5:31 PM CST, 7 hours 29 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
631 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

SDZ050-057-058-063-064-212345-
Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Charles Mix-Douglas-
631 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Another round of showers and storms is expected to spread in from
central South Dakota tonight. There is a low risk of severe storms
this evening, and heavy downpours may lead to flash flooding
overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Another round of showers and storms is likely Friday night with
scattered strong to severe storms possible. All hazards are possible
with storms Friday night, including flash flooding.

By Saturday, a widespread 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected with
isolated amounts of 5 or more inches. Multiple periods of locally
heavy rainfall means ponding of water and rises in area streams and
creeks are expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

IAZ001-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ038>040-052>056-059>062-
065>070-212345-
Lyon-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Beadle-
Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
631 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, central South Dakota, east central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Another round of showers and storms is expected to spread in from
central South Dakota tonight. While severe storms are not expected at
this time, heavy downpours may lead to flash flooding overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Another round of showers and storms is likely Friday night with
scattered strong to severe storms possible. All hazards are possible
with storms Friday night, including flash flooding.

By Saturday, a widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain i4s expected with
isolated amounts of 6 or more inches. Multiple periods of locally
heavy rainfall means ponding of water and rises in area streams and
creeks are expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

IAZ002-003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-212345-
Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-
Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Union-
631 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Another round of showers and storms may spread in from central South
Dakota and Nebraska tonight. Severe weather is not expected at this
time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Another round of showers and storms may track through the region
Friday night with isolated strong to severe storms possible. All
hazards are possible with storms Friday night, including flash
flooding.

By Saturday, a widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected with
isolated amounts of 3 or more inches. Multiple periods of locally
heavy rainfall means ponding of water and rises in area streams and
creeks are expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 21, 12:04 AM CST, 56 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
104 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1245 AM     Rain             Dell Rapids             43.83N 96.71W
06/21/2024  E3.50 Inch       Minnehaha          SD   Public

            Social media report of rainfall as of 12:45
            am.

&&

AJP

Local storm report, Jun 21, 12:06 AM CST, 54 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
106 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0645 PM     Rain             Davis                   43.26N 97.00W
06/20/2024  E3.70 Inch       Turner             SD   Public

            Social media report as of 6:45 pm rainfall.

&&

AJP

Local storm report, Jun 21, 12:13 AM CST, 47 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
113 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0100 AM     Flood            3 SSW Sioux Falls       43.50N 96.75W
06/21/2024                   Minnehaha          SD   Public

            Caller reported river was out of its banks
            and they witnessed the kayak launching doc
            be torn away from the shore and wash away
            down stream.

&&

AJP

Local storm report, Jun 21, 12:29 AM CST, 31 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
129 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1230 AM     Rain             Crooks                  43.66N 96.81W
06/21/2024  M4.00 Inch       Minnehaha          SD   Public

            Social media report of 4 inches between
            11:30-12:30 20-21 June.

&&

AJP

Local storm report, Jun 21, 12:42 AM CST, 18 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
142 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0136 AM     Rain             3 SE Olivet             43.20N 97.63W
06/21/2024  M5.74 Inch       Hutchinson         SD   Public

            Social media report of storm total so far of
            5.74 inches. They also reported 2.74 inches
            since midnight until 1:36 am.

&&

AJP

Local storm report, Jun 21, 12:44 AM CST, 16 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
144 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0142 AM     Rain             Fulton                  43.73N 97.82W
06/21/2024  M5.50 Inch       Hanson             SD   Public

            Social media report of storm total as of
            1:42 am 5.5 inches.

&&

AJP

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22 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flood, Nobles

When: June 21, 1:00 AM CST to June 25, 12:45 PM CST
Where: Nobles County, 2.03 mi SW of Ellsworth to 1.96 mi SSE of Round Lake
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3.6 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 43.502, -96.052

Rainfall amounts across Nobles County from June 20-22 ranged from 4 to 10 inches. This rainfall resulted in widespread overland flooding across the county. Okabena Lake in Worthington also overflowed its banks, flooding the downtown area and residential properties surrounding the lake.

During peak flooding, there were 3 swift water rescues and a reported 6 stalled vehicles. Three apartment buildings and one home in Worthington needed to be evacuated, impacting 35 individuals. County-wide, 350 individuals reported flood damage. Of these, 5 residences were declared destroyed, 55 with major damage, and another 250 with minor damage.

There were 150 locations that reported flood damage to roads, culverts, and bridges. There were also 40 drainage ditches with major damages. Among numerous township, county, and state roads that were closed and damaged, Interstate 90 was also closed with water over the roadbed in many locations for up to 3 days. Seven of eleven municipalities declared flood damages. The Adrian School District reported water damage to 2 school facilities and there also were collapsed sewer pipes within the city. Preliminary damage assessments estimate loss to public infrastructure to be 3.6 million dollars.

Flood, Rock

When: June 21, 1:00 AM CST to June 25, 12:45 PM CST
Where: Rock County, 2.84 mi WSW of Bruce to 2.57 mi SSE of Kanaranzi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 43.502, -96.451

Rainfall amounts across Rock County from June 20-22 ranged from 2 to 7 inches. Widespread overland flooding ensued with additional moderate to major flooding along the Rock River and Split Rock Creek.

During peak flooding, numerous township, county, and state roads were under water and closed. A No Travel Advisory was issued by law enforcement. Interstate 90 was under water and briefly closed between Luverne and Worthington where a swift water rescue was conducted near mile marker 17. U.S. Highway 75 was also closed from Luverne to the Iowa state line.

In Luverne, numerous roads were reported under water and flood waters from the Rock River inundated Redbird Field and the Luverne City Park. Preliminary damage assessments estimate loss to public infrastructure to be at least 2 million dollars.

Flood, Pipestone

When: June 21, 2:00 AM CST to June 27, 9:00 AM CST
Where: Pipestone County, 1.7 mi SW of Ihlen to 2.1 mi SW of Ihlen
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 43.900, -96.390

Split Rock Creek below Jasper rose above flood stage the morning of June 21st, cresting around 9.10 feet above flood stage (100.10 feet) on June 22nd. This crest is in the Major Stage. The creek then fell below flood stage on the morning of June 27th. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Pipestone County.

Flood, Rock

When: June 21, 2:00 AM CST to June 27, 9:00 AM CST
Where: Rock County, 2.24 mi W of Jasper to 1.3 mi W of Jasper
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 43.849, -96.445

Flood, Rock

When: June 21, 3:00 AM CST to June 25, 2:00 PM CST
Where: Rock County, 5.06 mi NNE of Hardwick to 6.6 mi NE of Hardwick
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 43.850, -96.170

The Rock River near Hardwick rose above flood stage the morning of June 21st, cresting around 5.89 feet above flood stage (19.89 feet) on June 22nd. This crest is in the Major Stage. The river then fell below flood stage on the afternoon of June 25th. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Rock County.

Flood, Pipestone

When: June 21, 4:00 AM CST to June 24, 1:00 AM CST
Where: Pipestone County, 2.1 mi WSW of Cazenovia to 1.21 mi ESE of Airlie
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 44.060, -96.420

The North Branch of Pipestone Creek near Pipestone rose above flood stage the morning of June 21st, cresting around 0.88 feet above flood stage (44.88 feet) on June 22nd. The creek then fell below flood stage on the morning of June 24th. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Pipestone County.

Flood, Jackson

When: June 21, 6:15 AM CST to June 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 8.79 mi SSW of Spafford to 6.67 mi ESE of Petersburg
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $355,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 43.503, -95.448

Rainfall amounts across Jackson County from June 20-22 ranged from 4 to 6 inches. Farther north and upstream, 6 to 9 inches of rain fell across portions of southwest Minnesota. This rainfall resulted in widespread overland flooding and major flooding along the West Fork Des Moines River.

At peak flooding, the city of Heron Lake became surrounded by flood water, resulting in an evacuation notice for 16 homes. Flood water impacted approximately 120 homes in Heron Lake, one of which was declared destroyed. Municipal crews worked 24/7 to keep water from shutting down the sewer system.

In the city of Jackson, a temporary levee was breached on June 22, allowing flood water from the West Fork Des Moines River to inundate the community. Approximately 12 homes were evacuated with many others taking on water or sewage in their basements. One home was declared destroyed and numerous businesses were flooded and unable to operate. All three bridges in Jackson were closed, including the U.S. Highway 71 bridge on the northside of town.

County-wide, 114 individuals applied for assistance, estimated at a value of nearly 355 thousand dollars.

Numerous other township and county roads were closed and damaged by flood waters. Portions of Minnesota Highway 60 in the northwest corner of the county were still closed by months end.

For additional information on river flooding, please see other flood entries for Jackson County.

Flood, Cottonwood

When: June 21, 6:15 AM CST to June 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Cottonwood County, 13.94 mi S of Westbrook to 10.15 mi SSE of Mountain Lake
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $21 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 43.850, -95.461

Rainfall amounts across Cottonwood County from June 20-22 ranged from 6 to 9 inches. Overland flooding ensued with additional major to record flooding along the West Fork Des Moines River.

County-wide, there were significant impacts to personal property with an estimated 1,000 plus homes affected by flood waters. Five homes were declared destroyed and approximately 50 that received major damage. Fifty-two individuals were displaced at peak flooding. A voluntary evacuation order was issued for parts of Windom due to rising waters along the West Fork Des Moines River. Flood waters spared most businesses, but 7 in-home daycares had to close for some amount of time. Damage to private homes and businesses is estimated to be 18 million dollars.

There was also significant damage to public infrastructure. Numerous county and township roads succumbed to gravel wash. Two bridge abutments required emergency repair. In Windom, State Highway 62 was closed for roughly a week and State Highway 60/U.S. Highway 71 was closed for 3 days. Flood waters also damaged numerous parks and inundated the Windom swimming pool. Preliminary damage assessments estimate loss to public infrastructure to be 2.7 million dollars.

For additional information on river flooding, please see other flood entries for Cottonwood County.

Flood, Murray

When: June 21, 8:00 AM CST to June 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Murray County, 2.1 mi WSW of Currie to 3.14 mi E of Avoca
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 44.060, -95.710

The West Fork of the Des Moines River near Avoca rose above flood stage the morning of June 21st, cresting around 4.64 feet above flood stage (1429.64 feet) on June 24th. This crest is in the Major Stage. The river stayed above flood stage into July. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Murray County.

Flood, Cottonwood

When: June 21, 8:00 AM CST to June 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Cottonwood County, 6.06 mi SSW of Westbrook to 11.33 mi S of Westbrook
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 43.965, -95.462

Flood, Murray

When: June 21, 8:00 AM CST to June 23, 9:45 AM CST
Where: Murray County, 7.64 mi SW of Chandler to 7.11 mi ESE of Lime Creek
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2.3 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 43.853, -96.060

Rainfall amounts across Murray County from June 20-22 ranged from 4 to 8 inches. This rainfall resulted in overland flooding and major flooding along the West Fork Des Moines River.

County-wide, 132 homes were damaged, three of which were declared destroyed. Many homes in the cities of Slayton and Fulda reported wastewater backup in their basements. Numerous roads and culverts were damaged with State Highway 30 closed at one point between Dovray and Westbrook. Preliminary assessments estimate loss to private property to be near 1 million dollars and 1.3 million dollars to public infrastructure.

The majority of overland flooding subsided by June 23, but river flooding continued through the end of the month. For additional information on river flooding, please see other flood entries for Murray County.

Flood, Pipestone

When: June 21, 8:00 AM CST to June 23, 9:45 AM CST
Where: Pipestone County, 6.25 mi SW of Ihlen to 9.32 mi ESE of Edgerton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 43.852, -96.452

Rainfall amounts across Pipestone County from June 20-22 ranged from 3 to 6 inches. Some overland flooding ensued with additional minor flooding along Pipestone Creek and North Branch Pipestone Creek.

Some damages were reported to county and township roads and culverts. Preliminary damage assessments estimate loss to public infrastructure to be 250 thousand dollars.

For additional information on river flooding, please see other flood entries for Pipestone County.

Flood, Pipestone

When: June 21, 9:00 AM CST to June 24, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Pipestone County, 1.64 mi ESE of Airlie to 3.06 mi S of Airlie
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 44.010, -96.420

Pipestone Creek below Pipestone rose above flood stage the morning of June 21st, cresting around 0.92 feet above flood stage (1595.92 feet) on June 22nd. The creek then fell below flood stage on the morning of June 24th. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Pipestone County.

Flood, Rock

When: June 21, 9:00 AM CST to June 24, 8:00 AM CST
Where: Rock County, 2.76 mi N of Luverne to 3.77 mi W of Luverne Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 43.710, -96.220

The Rock River at Luverne rose above flood stage the morning of June 21st, cresting around 3.61 feet above flood stage (13.61 feet) on June 22nd. This crest is in the Moderate Stage. The river then fell below flood stage on the morning of June 24th. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Rock County.

Flood, Cottonwood

When: June 21, 9:00 AM CST to June 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Cottonwood County, 11.36 mi W of Windom to 11.33 mi WSW of Windom
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 43.848, -95.346

The West Fork of the Des Moines River at Windom rose above flood stage the morning of June 21st, cresting around 6.01 feet above flood stage (25.01 feet) on June 25th. This crest is in the Major Stage and broke the previous record. The river stayed above flood stage into July. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Cottonwood County.

Flood, Jackson

When: June 21, 9:00 AM CST to June 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 1.41 mi NNW of Swastika Beach to 2.13 mi WNW of Swastika Beach
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 43.848, -95.084

Flood, Lincoln

When: June 21, 7:00 PM CST to June 27, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 3.62 mi SE of Arco to 6.08 mi ESE of Arco
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 44.350, -96.140

The Redwood River at Russell rose above flood stage the evening of June 21st, cresting around 2.73 feet above flood stage (16.73 feet) on June 23rd. The river then fell below flood stage on the evening of June 27th. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Lincoln County.

Flood, Lyon

When: June 21, 7:00 PM CST to June 27, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Lyon County, 8.47 mi NW of Russell to 2.55 mi W of Russell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 44.400, -96.080

Flood, Jackson

When: June 22, 2:00 AM CST to June 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 2.99 mi E of Miloma to 2.13 mi WNW of Jackson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 43.750, -95.120

The West Fork of the Des Moines River at Jackson rose above flood stage the morning of June 22nd, cresting around 4.03 feet above flood stage (16.03 feet) on June 26th. This crest is in the Major Stage. The river stayed above flood stage into July. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Jackson County.

Flood, Lincoln

When: June 22, 2:00 AM CST to June 24, 1:00 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 1.21 mi NW of Lake Benton to 2.57 mi N of Verdi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 44.260, -96.320

Flandreau Creek near Flandreau rose above flood stage the morning of June 22nd, cresting around 2.46 feet above flood stage (11.46 feet) on June 22nd. This crest is in the Moderate Stage. The creek then fell below flood stage on the afternoon of June 24th. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Lincoln County.

Flood, Lyon

When: June 22, 3:00 AM CST to June 26, 8:00 AM CST
Where: Lyon County, 2.03 mi SE of Lynd to 2.55 mi NE of Marshall
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 44.360, -95.850

The Redwood River at Marshall rose above flood stage the morning of June 22nd, cresting around 1.87 feet above flood stage (15.87 feet) on June 24th. This crest is in the Moderate stage. The river then fell below flood stage on the morning of June 26th. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Lyon County.

Flood, Pipestone

When: June 22, 6:00 AM CST to June 24, 1:00 PM CST
Where: Pipestone County, 8.91 mi N of Cazenovia to 7.77 mi N of Cazenovia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 44.197, -96.351

What these are

Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1196607, 1196743, 1183315, 1183317, 1183321, 1183296, 1196641, 1196679, 1190192, 1190193, 1196702, 1196706, 1183298, 1183322, 1190194, 1190195, 1190189, 1190190, 1190196, 1194292, 1190191, 1183290.