Apr 1, 2019
The winter snow melted first across portions of Grant, Wilkin, and Clay counties. Visible satellite imagery confirmed this fact, showing a distinct snow free north to south band that extended roughly 20 or so miles east of the Red River in these three counties. In Fargo, the snow depth fell to zero on April 6th. However, a blizzard from April 10th to 12th brought more snow to the area. This snow finally melted by April 16th. As the snow melted, it flooded low lying areas and roads. Numerous sect
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 809020). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wilkin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.