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Flood — Ida, IA

Jun 23, 2024

A multi-day significant heavy rainfall event from June 20-22 resulted in widespread rain totals between 5 and 10 inches across portions of southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa, and southwest Minnesota. As rainfall reached area streams and rivers, major to record flooding was observed, devastating several towns and communities. Extensive overland flooding also resulted in significant impacts and damages. All river crest information is preliminary until made official by the gauge owner.||A Presi

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1193376). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Ida, IA

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