May 1, 2001
During April 2001, the Mississippi River crested at levels second only to the all-time flood of record, which occurred in April 1965. Flooding continued until the middle of May, at which time water levels dropped below flood stage for the first time in several weeks. Considerable damage was done to homes and businesses, especially in the communities of McGregor and Guttenberg (Clayton County). Both Allamakee and Clayton County received federal disaster relief funds.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5243072). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Allamakee County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.