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Flood — Crook, WY

May 31, 2013

A strong upper level system moved across the region, bringing significant rainfall to the Bear Lodge Mountains. Four to five inches of rain fell in about 24 hours. Runoff caused smaller creeks to overflow and minor flooding along the Belle Fourche River. Several county roads were closed or washed out and culverts were damaged.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 449404). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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