Jun 14, 1998
Over 4 inches of rain fell in less than two hours, causing major problems for the hilly terrain of Valley City. A thunderstorm remained nearly stationary, restricting problems just to the area immediately around the city. A few streets were submerged in water waist deep, covering vehicles and filling basements. Many streets were blocked off and some areas sustained sewer backup. Residents were asked to refrain from using water, to help the sewer system catch up.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5649589). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Barnes County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.