May 10, 2022
Spring snowmelt, record April precipitation and frequent May rain events led to strong hydrologic responses within the Rainy Lake basin. Namakan Lake, Kabetogama Lake and Rainy Lake rose above the flood of record during the months of May and June before subsiding in July and returning to levels closer to normal. These high lake levels led to significant damage to homes and businesses along the shoreline along with docks and other related structures. Additionally, some roads were covered in water
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1030532). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in St. Louis County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.