Apr 1, 2011
Major flooding of the James River, other streams, lakes, and general flooding, which began with a rapid March snowmelt, continued through April. Water levels with the more general areal flooding were at the highest at the start of April. However, the fall of water levels was very slow, with damage from flooding reported through the month. Widespread flooding of farmland continued, also alleviating very slowly. Numerous roads remained flooded with heavy road damage being reported. High water and
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 303189). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Hanson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.