Flood — Crawford, Wisconsin

2001-05-01 to 2001-05-18 · Crawford, Wisconsin

Wider weather episode

The Mississippi River crested in April 2001 at levels second only to the all-time flood of record, which occurred in April 1965. Even though water levels were receding, the river remained above flood stage, which continued flooding until the middle of May. High water levels caused damage to homes and businesses, especially in the Prairie du Chien area (Crawford County) and points southward. Due to the extensive damage caused by flood waters, Buffalo, Trempealeau, La Crosse, Vernon, Crawford and Grant County received federal disaster relief funds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5243078. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.