Aug 16, 2017
A band of heavy rain developed along a warm front that lifted north through southern and central Minnesota during the afternoon and early evening of August 16. Small low-topped supercells developed within the band and produced numerous tornadoes. In addition, a large circulation was noted in southwest Minnesota during the late evening, early morning hours. This circulation produced isolated severe wind gusts near Redwood Falls, along with flooding as this circulation lasted for several hours in
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 717671). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Scott County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.