Flash Flood — Dakota, Minnesota

2000-07-07 to 2000-07-08 · near Eagan, Dakota, Minnesota

Event narrative

Widespread flooding in Eagan and neighboring portions of Rosemount, Apple Valley, and Burnsville. Between 6 and 12 inches of rain fell during this 3 hour event. One man died of drowning after being swept into a culvert. Over 200 homes in Eagan incurred water damage. Numerous homes in Rosemount and Burnsville reported basement flooding. Minor to moderate damage to forty homes in Burnsville. Numerous roads in Eagan, Burnsville and Rosemount flooded; numerous vehicles stalled. Portions of Pilot Knob Rd. destroyed along with retaining wall.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5163357. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.