A widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches between May 21 and May 27 led to significant rises on most rivers. This worsened flooding across existing flooded areas and expanded flooding to additional areas.

Flood in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 28-MAY-19 00:30:00 to 28-MAY-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE BENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flandreau Creek near Flandreau (gage site FCRS2) reached a crest of 0.20 feet above flood stage on May 28. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land and additional delays to spring planting in the flood plain.

Flood in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 28-MAY-19 00:30:00 to 28-MAY-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAZENOVIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flandreau Creek near Flandreau (gage site FCRS2) reached a crest of 0.20 feet above flood stage on May 28. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land and additional delays to spring planting in the flood plain.

Flood in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 28-MAY-19 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Des Moines River near Avoca (gage site AVOM5) reached a peak of 0.97 feet above flood stage on May 31. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land and additional delays to spring planting in the flood plain. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 28-MAY-19 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Des Moines River near Avoca (gage site AVOM5) reached a peak of 0.97 feet above flood stage on May 31. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land and additional delays to spring planting in the flood plain. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 29-MAY-19 03:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPAFFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Little Sioux River near Montgomery (gage site MLSI4) reached a crest of 1.07 feet above flood stage on May 30. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land, which further delayed spring planting. 170th Avenue was flooded north of State Highway 9. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 27-MAY-19 09:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Des Moines River at Windom (gage site WDOM5) reached a peak of 0.63 feet above flood stage at the end of the month. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land and additional delays to spring planting in the flood plain. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 27-MAY-19 09:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWASTIKA BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Des Moines River at Windom (gage site WDOM5) reached a peak of 0.63 feet above flood stage at the end of the month. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land and additional delays to spring planting in the flood plain. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 27-MAY-19 18:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: IHLEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Split Rock Creek below Jasper (gage site JSPM5) reached a peak of 1.31 feet above flood stage at the end of the month. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land and additional delays to spring planting in the flood plain.  The low water crossing on 250th Street along the Minnesota-South Dakota border was flooded. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 27-MAY-19 18:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Split Rock Creek below Jasper (gage site JSPM5) reached a peak of 1.31 feet above flood stage at the end of the month. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land and additional delays to spring planting in the flood plain.  The low water crossing on 250th Street along the Minnesota-South Dakota border was flooded. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 27-MAY-19 23:30:00 to 29-MAY-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Redwood River at Russell (gage site RUSM5) reached a peak of 0.19 feet above flood stage on May 28. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land and additional delays to spring planting in the flood plain.

Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 27-MAY-19 23:30:00 to 29-MAY-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Redwood River at Russell (gage site RUSM5) reached a peak of 0.19 feet above flood stage on May 28. The main impact was inundation of agricultural land and additional delays to spring planting in the flood plain.