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Flash Flood — Wells, ND

Jun 13, 2022

Thunderstorms developed over eastern Montana into western North Dakota as a surface trough moved through the area. Although some large hail fell with these storms, strong wind gusts became the main impact. The strongest winds were estimated at 90 mph in and around the city of Martin in Sheridan County, where multiple large trees were uprooted, with one tree falling on a structure and damaging it. The largest reported hail also occurred in Sheridan County, which was two inches in diameter. In add

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1040366). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Wells, ND

This event is one of many recorded floods in Wells County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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