Apr 1, 2001
Heavy snowfall during winter remained on the ground through the end of March and then rapidly melted, resulting in river stages close to record levels. Water began to gush through drainage ditches, streams and into the mainstem rivers during midday April 1. Heavy rain April 7-8 over much of central Minnesota (see corresponding flood entry) prolonged the high water and also added one or two feet to many crests during mid April. Another period of heavy rain April 22-23 (see corresponding flood e
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5241953). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Anoka County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.