Spurred by a period of excessive precipitation from September 10-12 that resulted in 5 to 10 inches of rainfall near the South Dakota border and 2 to 5 inches toward the east, extreme rises occurred on numerous creeks and rivers mid-month, with many basin locations reaching major to record stages.

Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 12-SEP-19 01:00:00 to 17-SEP-19 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (5.70 inches at Marshall), the Redwood River at Russell (gage site RUSM5) reached the sixth highest stage on record of 1.81 feet above flood stage on September 12. Significant agricultural land was flooded, with numerous county roads under water.

Flood in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 12-SEP-19 02:00:00 to 17-SEP-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (record 2-day rainfall of 6.75 inches at Pipestone), Split Rock Creek below Jasper (gage site JSPM5) reached the highest stage on record of 9.39 feet above flood stage on September 12. Numerous county roads were under water near Sherman, including 250th Street. Significant amounts of agricultural land were flooded.

Flood in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 12-SEP-19 18:00:00 to 22-SEP-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (5.35 inches at Slayton), the West Fork of the Des Moines River near Avoca (gage site AVOM5) reached the third highest stage on record of 2.71 feet above flood stage on September 16. Significant agricultural land was flooded, with numerous county roads under water.

Flood in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 12-SEP-19 01:00:00 to 17-SEP-19 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (5.70 inches at Marshall), the Redwood River at Russell (gage site RUSM5) reached the sixth highest stage on record of 1.81 feet above flood stage on September 12. Significant agricultural land was flooded, with numerous county roads under water.

Flood in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 12-SEP-19 06:00:00 to 15-SEP-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROSKY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (9.08 inches near Edgerton), the Rock River near Hardwick (gage site HRDM5) reached the second highest stage on record of 6.14 feet above flood stage on September 12. Numerous county roads were under water near Edgerton, with significant flooding of agricultural land.  The city park was under several feet of water.

Flood in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 12-SEP-19 02:00:00 to 17-SEP-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IHLEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (record 2-day rainfall of 6.75 inches at Pipestone), Split Rock Creek below Jasper (gage site JSPM5) reached the highest stage on record of 9.39 feet above flood stage on September 12. Numerous county roads were under water near Sherman, including 250th Street. Significant amounts of agricultural land were flooded.

Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 12-SEP-19 03:00:00 to 16-SEP-19 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (5.70 inches at Marshall), the Redwood River at Marshall (gage site MSHM5) reached the ninth highest stage on record of 1.14 feet above flood stage on September 12. Significant agricultural land was flooded, with numerous county roads under water.

Flood in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 12-SEP-19 06:00:00 to 15-SEP-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (9.08 inches near Edgerton), the Rock River near Hardwick (gage site HRDM5) reached the second highest stage on record of 6.14 feet above flood stage on September 12. Numerous county roads were under water south of Edgerton, with significant flooding of agricultural land.

Flood in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 12-SEP-19 14:00:00 to 14-SEP-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUVERNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (9.08 inches near Edgerton and 4.72 inches at Luverne), the Rock River at Luverne (gage site LUVM5) reached the third highest stage on record of 3.94 feet above flood stage on September 13. Numerous county roads were inundated, and the city park in Luverne was under several feet of water.

Flood in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 12-SEP-19 18:00:00 to 22-SEP-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (5.35 inches at Slayton), the West Fork of the Des Moines River near Avoca (gage site AVOM5) reached the third highest stage on record of 2.71 feet above flood stage on September 16. Significant agricultural land was flooded, with numerous county roads under water.

Flood in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 11-SEP-19 05:30:00 to 14-SEP-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE BENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (8.93 inches at Flandreau and 8.64 inches near Pipestone), Flandreau Creek near Flandreau (gage site FCRS2) reached the highest stage on record of 5.46 feet above flood stage on September 12.  Numerous  township and county roads were inundated by water, as well as significant amounts of agricultural land.

Flood in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 11-SEP-19 05:30:00 to 14-SEP-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAZENOVIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (8.93 inches at Flandreau and 8.64 inches near Pipestone), Flandreau Creek near Flandreau (gage site FCRS2) reached the highest stage on record of 5.46 feet above flood stage on September 12.  Numerous  township and county roads were inundated by water, as well as significant amounts of agricultural land.

Flood in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 11-SEP-19 06:00:00 to 13-SEP-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAZENOVIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (record 2-day rainfall of 6.75 inches at Pipestone), the North Branch of Pipestone Creek near Pipestone (gage site PSNM5) reached the highest stage on record of 1.66 feet above flood stage on September 12. Several county roads were inundated by water, with extensive amounts of agricultural land flooded.

Flood in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 11-SEP-19 23:00:00 to 15-SEP-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AIRLIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (record 2-day rainfall of 6.75 inches at Pipestone), Pipestone Creek below Pipestone (gage site PSTM5) reached the highest stage on record of 1.74 feet above flood stage on September 12.  A water rescue was necessary when a motorist drove into rapidly flowing waters on State Highway 30 around 315 am on September 12.  In total, 13.5 miles of county maintained roads were under water at one point. Significant flooding of agricultural land occurred.

Flood in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 11-SEP-19 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AIRLIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (record 2-day rainfall of 6.75 inches at Pipestone), Pipestone Creek at Pipestone (gage site PIPM5) reached the highest stage on record of 5.51 feet above flood stage on September 12. Flood waters inundated and damaged all rooms of a motel, and encroached on a neighboring restaurant. Several homes had varying degrees of water damage on the northeast side of Pipestone. Numerous county roads were inundated by water, with extensive amounts of agricultural land flooded.