Jun 1, 2000
The Upper Iowa River rose quickly after flooding rains fell across northeast Iowa. The river crested at 17.53 feet, more than 3 feet above flood stage, at Dorchester (Allamakee County). Residents in Kendallville, Bluffton and Decorah (Winnishiek County) sandbagged for several hours to protect homes and businesses from the rising water. Several acres of farmland along the river was covered by flood waters, which resulted in a total loss of crops.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5151957). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Winneshiek County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.