Oct 4, 2005
Heavy rain fell overnight causing the Wood River and Memory Lake to overflow their banks. A few homes were evacuated near the Wood River. Around $50,000 damage was done to roadways from erosion along the Wood River. Schools in Webster and Grantsburg were closed for the day. Several roads were also closed due to high water, including portions of Highways 48, 70, and 87.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5476713). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Burnett County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.