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Flood — East Becker, MN

Jun 9, 2002

Heavy rainfall on the 8th and 9th over northwest Becker county led to flooding problems. A second round of heavy rain on the 22nd and 23rd brought additional flooding to northern Becker county. Many roads, bridges, and fields across this area were damaged. An estimated $100,000 in road damages occurred. The county received a Presidential disaster declaration.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5301428). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for East Becker, MN

This event is one of many recorded floods in East Becker County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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