59
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
$18.1M
Property damage
Flood in Wabasha County, Minnesota: 59 recorded events between 2007 and 2024. The strongest on record measured 0. That places the county #189 nationally and #3 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Flood in Wabasha County, Minnesota: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for flood in Wabasha County is the 2010s, when 47 of the county's 59 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Wabasha County archive, flood makes up 14.0% of all recorded severe weather across 8 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #189 for this hazard and #3 within Minnesota, putting it in the 93.5 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Apr is the peak month for flood in Wabasha County with 13 recorded events, while Jan is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2024 | READS LNDG | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | LAKE CITY | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | LAKE CITY | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | READS LNDG | 0 | $0 |
| May 1, 2023 | READS LNDG | 0 | $0 |
| May 1, 2023 | LAKE CITY | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 16, 2023 | LAKE CITY | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 14, 2023 | READS LNDG | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 1, 2020 | READS LNDG | 0 | $0 |
| Oct 8, 2019 | READS LNDG | 0 | $0 |
Other hazards here
More from Wabasha County
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- Thunderstorm Wind 148
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Major flooding occurred in the town of Zumbro Falls as the Zumbro River rose to record levels. Of the 95 homes in the town, 60 were affected by flood waters. Businesses in the downtown area also saw damages, while propane tanks were seen floating around. The entire town was evacuated, while power, water and septic systems were down for days. The rainfall as of 5:30 a.m. CST on the 23rd amounted to 6.37 inches.
Major flooding occurred in the town of Hammond due to record flooding on the Zumbro River. Of the 75 homes in the town, 19 were damaged and 20 were destroyed. Power, water and septic services were down in the town for several days. Businesses in the town also saw extensive damage.
Flooding occurred along rivers, streams and creeks as well as low-lying areas throughout the county. At least 14 roads were closed across the county due to water over the roads, including U.S. Highway 63, State Highways 68 and 60, and County Roads 3, 8, 21, and 11. At least 10 schools throughout the county canceled classes due to road closures. It was estimated that 300 homes were affected by flood waters throughout the county, 99 of which were in the towns of Zumbro Falls and Hammond. The areas that saw the worst flooding included locations along the Zumbro River, including the cities of Zumbro Falls, Hammond, Millville, and Jarrett. Due to the rising river, the towns of Zumbro Falls, Hammond, and Millville were evacuated, as well as 20 to 30 residents who lived along County Road 11 between Hammond and Millville. In Kellogg, massive erosion occurred along the Zumbro River, which endangered some homes.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many flood events are on record in Wabasha County, Minnesota?
59 flood events are recorded in Wabasha County between 2007 and 2024, causing 0 direct deaths.
What is the strongest flood recorded in Wabasha County?
The strongest flood on record in Wabasha County measured 0.
Where does the flood data for Wabasha County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Flood in Wabasha County, Minnesota.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/minnesota/wabasha-county/flood/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.