Flood — Benson, North Dakota

2009-07-01 to 2009-07-31 · near Leeds, Benson, North Dakota

Wider weather episode

The month of July brought a reprieve to the lake rise on Devils Lake and Stump Lake, with most areas across the state receiving below normal precipitation amounts. This allowed the levels on both lakes to drop about 0.20 feet MSL during the month, falling to about 1450.40 feet MSL by July 31st.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 171704. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.