May 22, 2004
The East Branch Pecatonica River at Blanchardville rose above its flood stage of 11 feet on May 22nd at 1237 CST. The river crested at 13.62 feet on May 24th at 0345 CST, 2.62 feet above flood stage. At this crested level, minor flooding occurred. Damage to lowland crops and home basements was noted along the East Branch Pecatonica River. The river fell below flood stage on May 25th at 0840 CST.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5404108). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lafayette County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.