Flood — Pipestone, Minnesota

2024-06-21 to 2024-06-24 · near Cazenovia, Pipestone, Minnesota

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1183296. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.