Jun 1, 2000
Flooding rains across southeast Minnesota caused the Root River to rise to unprecedented levels. In fact, a record crest of 52.2 feet was recorded at Hokah (Houston County) on June 2. Due to the high water, levees along the river broke, which forced the evacuation of two families near Hokah and Houston (Houston County). Farmland along the river was underwater for several days, resulting in a total loss of crops.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5151961). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Houston County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.