Mar 25, 2009
A significant low pressure system developed in the lee of the Rocky Mountains over Colorado and Wyoming Sunday, March 22nd, strengthening and ejecting northeast into the upper Midwest by Tuesday, March 24th. Strong southerly flow ahead of this storm system brought ample Gulf of Mexico moisture all the way into southern Canada, setting the stage for significant precipitation accumulations across the region. Winter storm and blizzard watches and warnings were posted well in advance of the storm. W
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 162077). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Burleigh County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.