Jun 2, 2024
A cluster of thunderstorm generated hail to the size of quarters 13 miles northeast of Ortonville. Heavy rain associated with these storms produced 2.22 inches of moisture measured by the COOP observer in Artichoke Lake. This was on top of 5.83 total inches in May. The heavy rain and runoff from saturated soils produced 20,000 dollars worth of flood related damage across Artichoke Township and 311,656 dollars worth of damage in adjacent Otrey township.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1192152). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Big Stone County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.