Jun 1, 2020
Periodic heavy rainfall through the month resulted in maintenance of high water levels along the James River. Monthly rainfall was above normal (4 to 6 inches) in the middle and upper portions of the river basin, with concentrated rainfall around June 8-9, June 17-18, and June 25-26.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 901622). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Sanborn County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.