Jun 15, 2014
Repeating heavy rain caused record flooding of the lower Big Sioux River from June 15th through June 26th. Considerable flooding of farmland and other lowlands included numerous roads, with some roads damaged and a few washed out. A few farm homes and other buildings were damaged by floodwaters. There was also considerable damage to fencing on farms.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 523769). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lincoln County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.