Apr 22, 2001
Two to four inches rain fell on saturated ground. The most severe damage occured in Santiago (Sherburne County), where a dike along County Road 11 gave way and allowed water to come crashing into town. About one dozen homes and businesses were flooded and evacuations were necessary. Other damage included flooded basements in Foley (Benton County) and Milaca (Mille Lacs County). County officials reported roads closed in portions of Benton, Meeker, Redwood, Renville and Stearns Counties, with
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5242091). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Renville County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.