Flash Flood in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 23:07:00 to 10-JUL-02 01:07:00 (CST)
Location: REYNOLDS
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

8 to 10 inches of rain fell over the Reynolds area, causing basement flooding and some basement walls to collapse.  The coulee on the south side of town rapidly expanded, and threatened homes along it.  The southwest ramp to Interstate 29 was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 23:07:00 to 10-JUL-02 01:07:00 (CST)
Location: MAYVILLE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Over six inches of rain fell at Mayville, flooding several city streets.

Flash Flood in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 23:30:00 to 10-JUL-02 01:30:00 (CST)
Location: HILLSBORO
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Rushing water washed out a culvert and a portion of railroad tracks north of Hillsboro.  An alert farmer called 911 and stopped the next Amtrak train leaving Grand Forks and going southbound.  The rail line was closed for 24 hours while the spot was repaired.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARGENT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 19:25:00 to 09-JUL-02 19:25:00 (CST)
Location: FORMAN
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong winds blew down a pole barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARGENT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 19:35:00 to 09-JUL-02 19:35:00 (CST)
Location: RUTLAND
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A tree was blown over onto a house.  Several other trees fell across the city streets.

Flood in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-JUL-02 01:08:00 to 20-JUL-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Sections of cropland around the Buxton area remained under lakes of water for days.  Most of the cropland was a total loss.

Flash Flood in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 22:55:00 to 10-JUL-02 00:55:00 (CST)
Location: THOMPSON
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

6 to 8 inches of rain caused flooding problems over southeast Grand Forks county.  Cole creek threatened a home southeast of Thompson.  County roads 7 and 81 were closed due to high water levels.  Many fields were flooded and roads were damaged.  The county estimated $500,000 in damages.

Flash Flood in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 23:07:00 to 10-JUL-02 01:07:00 (CST)
Location: BUXTON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

12 to 15 inches of rain fell around the town of Buxton.  The 15 inch amounts were reported to the east of town.  Entire sections of cropland were quickly submerged in lakes of water.  Flood fighters sandbagged lower lying homes around town.  The railroad tracks in town started to prevent water in town from draining  to the east.  A large pump was brought in and the town received permission from the railroad to lay it across the railroad tracks.  Many streets in town were flooded along with quite a few basements.  One home just east of Buxton had water on its main floor.  Interstate 29 southbound had water over both lanes, with only the passing lane remaining open.  Farmers used jet ski's to move around their land.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARGENT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 19:30:00 to 09-JUL-02 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: FORMAN
Magnitude: 70 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Large trees and power lines were blown down.  One tree blocked a road and another fell on and damaged a garage.  A radio tower was also knocked over.

Flash Flood in SARGENT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 19:40:00 to 09-JUL-02 21:40:00 (CST)
Location: FORMAN
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Street flooding was reported in Forman along with water backing up around the school.

Flash Flood in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 22:55:00 to 10-JUL-02 00:55:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND FORKS
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Extensive street flooded occurred in Grand Forks, with numerous streets impassable.

Flash Flood in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 23:07:00 to 10-JUL-02 01:07:00 (CST)
Location: HILLSBORO
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Street and basement flooding was reported along with some sewer backup.  Some cars were stranded on city streets.  Portions of 20 county roads were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-02 23:55:00 to 10-JUL-02 01:55:00 (CST)
Location: WYNDMERE
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Street flooding was reported.

Flash Flood in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-JUL-02 10:30:00 to 10-JUL-02 12:30:00 (CST)
Location: FARGO
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Many city streets were flooded as well as several county roads.  Some streets were closed and several vehicles were stranded.