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Flood — Dickinson, IA

Mar 13, 2019

Rainfall of one to three inches on frozen ground and into a snow pack with between 1 and 3 inches of liquid water equivalent resulted in considerable areal flooding and flooding of small streams. Numerous roads, bridges and homes were compromised by flood water, especially in areas near Hornick, Danbury, Holly Springs, and Moville.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 829254). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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