Jun 11, 2008
Strong inflow of moist and unstable air resulted in training thunderstorms and very heavy rain across Big Stone County. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches occurred across the area. Cropland along with many roads were flooded. The Ortonville area received from 3 to 4 inches of rain.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 121271). 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.