Wabasha storm history

One person was killed in an accident on State Highway 42 near Plainview. The accident occurred on icy roads created by sleet that fell ahead of the heavy snow. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph produced a period of blizzard conditions across Wabasha Count…

Major flooding occurred in the town of Zumbro Falls as the Zumbro River rose to record levels. Of the 95 homes in the town, 60 were affected by flood waters. Businesses in the downtown area also saw damages, while propane tanks were seen floating around. The entire town was evacu…

Flooding occurred along rivers, streams and creeks as well as low-lying areas throughout the county. At least 14 roads were closed across the county due to water over the roads, including U.S. Highway 63, State Highways 68 and 60, and County Roads 3, 8, 21, and 11. At least 10 sc…

Major flooding occurred in the town of Hammond due to record flooding on the Zumbro River. Of the 75 homes in the town, 19 were damaged and 20 were destroyed. Power, water and septic services were down in the town for several days. Businesses in the town also saw extensive damage…

Locally heavy rains pushed the Zumbro River in Zumbro Falls out of its banks starting on September 23rd. The river gage failed during the flooding and the river is estimated to have returned to within it banks on the 27th. The crest was determined by an USGS survey to have been 3…

Hundreds of trees and at least a half dozen power poles were blown down throughout the city of Lake City. Damage was also reported to several homes as well as to a 100,000 bushel grain bin and a dryer at a local business. The grain bin was destroyed.

Flash flooding quickly hit area creeks, even into the Millville, Plainview, and Zumbro Falls area. Several roads were closed as flood waters peaked overnight including damage to some businesses and homes. A few mudslides hit County Roads 2 and 11, among other areas, including a h…

This winter storm brought heavy snow to Wabasha County with storm total snow accumulations ranging from 5 to 7 inches across the county. The highest report in the county was in Mazeppa where 6.5 inches of snow was observed.

This winter system brought snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches to Wabasha County with the highest snowfall report in the county being 4 inches about 4 miles northwest of Dumfries.

This significant winter storm brought between 5 and 7 inches to Wabasha County between November 28th and 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was in Plainview where 6.9 inches was observed.

The Mesonet station 7 miles southwest of Lake City reported a 68 mph gust.

The public reported several trees and tree branches down along a highway near Kellogg.

The public reported quarter sized hail in Mazeppa.

The public reported half dollar sized hail near Elgin, Minnesota.

Law enforcement reported nickel sized hail in Plainview, Minnesota.

This winter system brought near-blizzard conditions and snow to Wabasha County on March 19th. Snowfall totals between 1 to 2 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 2 inches 4 miles north-northeast of Plainview. Additionally, a peak wind gust of 45 mph was …

This winter system brought near-blizzard conditions to portions of Wabasha County during the morning hours as the combination of gusty winds and falling snow created hazardous conditions at times from the low visibilities. Snowfall amounts across the county ranged between 1 to 3 …

Strong winds persisted throughout much of the afternoon in Wabasha County on February 28th with a measured peak wind gust of 59 mph at a Mesonet located 7 miles southwest of Lake City.

Minimum wind chills on the morning of February 18th fell to between 25 to 40 degrees below zero. The coldest observed wind chill in the county was 36 degrees below zero at Lake City.

Dangerously cold wind chills began on the evening of the 20th and continued through noon on the 21st in Wabasha County where values dropped between 30 to 40 degrees below zero. The coldest observed wind chill in the county of 40 degrees below zero was recorded on U.S. Highway 63 …

Snowfall amounts across Wabasha County ranged from 4 and 7 inches as a result of this system. The highest storm total snow accumulation in the county of 7.3 was reported 5 miles north-northwest of Minneiska. Additionally, a vehicle lost control and rolled into a ditch on Highway …

Throughout the entirety of September and through October 29th, only 1 to 2 inches of precipitation fell in Wabasha County. This 4 to 6 inch deficit for this period resulted in the development of short-lived severe drought conditions by late October. Severe drought conditions ende…

Anomalously warm air temperatures and high humidity allowed the maximum heat index to reach between 105 to 110 degrees on August 26th across Wabasha County. The heat index reached 110 degrees at the Minnesota Department of Transportation observation station.

Law enforcement reported water over highway 63 north of Zumbro Falls.

Trained spotters reported flooding of ditches near residences in Elgin.

Local fire and rescue reported golf ball sized hail near Zumbro Falls.

Trained spotters reported golf ball sized hail north of Zumbro Falls.

Numerous sources reported penny to quarter sized hail in Elgin.

The public reported golf ball sized hail in the town of Plainview.

Local fire and rescue in Zumbro Falls estimated a wind gust to 60 mph.

The public reported a tree down on a house and a vehicle southwest of Elgin.

A baseball dugout was completely destroyed in Elgin.

Trained spotters reported multiple trees down in Mazeppa.

A trained spotter reported large limbs down at multiple farmsteads near Zumbro Falls.

Trained spotters reported multiple large trees of 30 to 40 feet high down along the west side of Zumbro Lake.

The mesonet station MN069 recorded a wind gust to 58 mph.

Significant rainfall throughout June pushed the Mississippi River at Lake City into flood stage in June and continued into July. The river stage crested in June and was falling throughout early July.

Significant rainfall throughout June pushed the Mississippi River at Wabasha into flood stage in June and continued into July. The river stage crested during June and continued to fall throughout the first half of July.

Significant rainfall throughout June pushed the Mississippi River at Lake City into flood stage on June 27th. The river stage crested during the early evening on June 30th in minor flood stage at 17.26 ft.

Significant rainfall throughout June pushed the Mississippi River at Wabasha into flood stage on June 21st. The river stage continued to rise and crested on June 30th at 15.18 ft in moderate flood stage.

The public reported trees down in Elgin.

The public reported a large pine tree was snapped on County Road 24.

Volunteer observers reported 3 to 7 of snowfall in Wabasha County from March 23 through March 24th with the highest amount of 7.2 recorded in Theilman.

An automated weather observation station reported a wind chill of 29 degrees below zero in Lake City.

An automated weather observation station reported a wind chill of 34 degrees below zero in Lake City.