Melting of a very heavy winter snow cover caused flooding of small streams and lakes in southwest Minnesota. The flooding included farmland and other lowlands, with some roads flooded and damaged. High water and groundwater levels resulting from record precipitation in the previous year contributed to the rapid onset of the flooding. The flooding began with warm weather which arrived at the middle of the month, and continued generally through the end of the month, although flooding abated on some rivers and streams before the end of the month.

Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 16-MAR-11 06:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAUNTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused flooding of the Redwood River, as well as flooding of lowlands, lakes, and small streams. The Redwood River crested at 3.85 feet above flood stage at Russel on March 23rd. There was considerable flooding of farmland. Numerous roads in the county were flooded. Some of the roads were closed, and some were washed out in spots. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 16-MAR-11 06:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAZENOVIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused flooding of Pipestone Creek, as well as flooding of lowlands, lakes, and small streams. There was considerable flooding of farmland. Numerous roads in the county were flooded. Some of the roads were closed, and some were washed out in spots. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 16-MAR-11 06:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURRANT LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused flooding of lowlands, lakes, and streams. There was considerable flooding of farmland. Numerous roads in the county were flooded. Some of the roads were closed, and some were washed out in spots. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 16-MAR-11 06:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused flooding of the Des Moines River, as well as flooding of lowlands, lakes, and streams. The Des Moines River crested at 2.79 feet above flood stage at Windom on March 25th. There was considerable flooding of farmland. Numerous roads in the county were flooded. Some of the roads were closed, and some were washed out in spots. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 16-MAR-11 06:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused flooding of lowlands, lakes, and streams. There was considerable flooding of farmland. Numerous roads in the county were flooded. Some of the roads were closed, and some were washed out in spots. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 16-MAR-11 06:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused flooding of lowlands, lakes, and streams. There was considerable flooding of farmland. Numerous roads in the county were flooded. Some of the roads were closed, and some were washed out in spots. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 16-MAR-11 06:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERON LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused flooding of the Des Moines River, as well as flooding of lowlands, lakes, and streams. The Des Moines River crested at 3.59 feet above flood stage at Jackson on March 26th. There was considerable flooding of farmland. Numerous roads in the county were flooded. Some of the roads were closed, and some were washed out in spots. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 16-MAR-11 06:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDRICKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused flooding of lowlands, lakes, and small streams, including considerable flooding of farmland. Numerous roads in the county were flooded. Some of the roads were closed, and some were washed out in spots. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.