Flood — Allamakee, Iowa

2001-05-01 to 2001-05-14 · Allamakee, Iowa

Wider weather episode

During April 2001, the Mississippi River crested at levels second only to the all-time flood of record, which occurred in April 1965. Flooding continued until the middle of May, at which time water levels dropped below flood stage for the first time in several weeks. Considerable damage was done to homes and businesses, especially in the communities of McGregor and Guttenberg (Clayton County). Both Allamakee and Clayton County received federal disaster relief funds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5243072. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.