Flash Flood — Grand Forks, North Dakota

2000-06-12 to 2000-06-13 · near Arvilla, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Event narrative

After receiving 15 to 20 inches of rain over portions of western Grand Forks county, the Turtle River rose to historic levels. At Arvilla, the Turtle River was a peaceful 2.04 feet June 12th at 11 pm. By June 13th at 2 pm, the river rose to 20.82 feet. Damage was especially high at the Turtle River State Park. Damages occurred at the main lodge, two year-round residences, the park office basement, parking lots, bridges, and roads. The park, at the height of the summer recreation season, was closed for several weeks while the mess was cleaned up. Preliminary damage estimates at the park came in at $500,000.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5147445. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.