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Flood — Hamilton, IA

Apr 24, 2007

There were two periods of noteworthy precipitation during the month. Snow fell nearly statewide on the 10th and 11th with up to 10.5 inches in Dickinson County while an inch or more accumulated over about the northeastern two-thirds of the state. The other event was a period of prolonged rainfall from the 22nd through the 26th. An average of 2.82 inches of rain fell across the state during this five day period. Only a small area of far northwest Iowa failed to receive at least an inch or rain wh

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 21800). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Hamilton, IA

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