Apr 7, 2001
NWS Cooperative weather observers reported nearly 2.5 inches of snow water content in the snowpack, after a winter with above average snowfall. A heavy rainfall event on the 7th of April brought 1 to 2 inches of rain to the Red River basin, adding to the snowmelt flooding. The Red River crested in Halstad at 38.47 feet on April 16th and remained near the crest level for nearly a week. This level was the 5th highest crest on record. An ice jam developed at the Nielsville bridge over the Red R
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5238667). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Norman County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.