Flash Flood in Morrison County, Minnesota
Flash Flood April 22, 2001 – April 23, 2001 · Morrison County, Minnesota
The wider storm
Two to four inches rain fell on saturated ground. The most severe damage occured in Santiago (Sherburne County), where a dike along County Road 11 gave way and allowed water to come crashing into town. About one dozen homes and businesses were flooded and evacuations were necessary. Other damage included flooded basements in Foley (Benton County) and Milaca (Mille Lacs County). County officials reported roads closed in portions of Benton, Meeker, Redwood, Renville and Stearns Counties, with some roads washed out. Intersections were flooded in Willmar (Kandiyohi County).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5242089. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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