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Flood — Billings, ND

May 22, 2011

This was part of historic flooding in North Dakota with statewide costs estimated around 1.5 billion dollars. Flooding was the result of significant winter snows and significant spring rains. Flooding was along the Little Missouri River through Medora. Flooded were a number of homes and the buildings of the Badlands Ministries Bible Camp. Estimated damages were $50,000 and that is not all inclusive. A tremendous flood fight was waged against the river, and that cost is not included here. Storm D

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 356200). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Billings, ND

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