May 27, 2013
The Mississippi River along the border of Adams County continued at major flood levels in early May. The river gradually dropped to below flood stage on the 23rd, but rose above flood stage on the 27th and hit major flood levels again at the end of the month. Damage was limited to some flooded roads and flooded farmland.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 456690). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Adams County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.