Jun 7, 2012
Strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon across central North Dakota along a north to south orientated stationary front. Convection was supported by a modest low level jet and afternoon destabilization ahead of a mid level longwave trough across the western United States. Large hail and severe thunderstorm winds occurred during this event. In addition, slow moving thunderstorms moving over already saturated soils produced one instance of flash flooding in and around Parshall
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 377676). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mountrail County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.