Flood in Benson County, North Dakota

Flood July 1, 2009 – July 31, 2009 · Benson County, North Dakota

$2.0M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Leeds (48.3700, -99.4100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 171704. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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