May 1, 2001
The Mississippi River crested in April 2001 at levels second only to the all-time flood of record, which occurred in April 1965. Even though water levels were receding, the river remained above flood stage, which continued flooding until the middle of May. High water levels caused damage to homes and businesses, especially in the Prairie du Chien area (Crawford County) and points southward. Due to the extensive damage caused by flood waters, Buffalo, Trempealeau, La Crosse, Vernon, Crawford a
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5243074). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Buffalo County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.