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After the flood, 400 people were rescued. [20] A documentary film was made detailing the flood and the reconstruction after the disaster. [21] [22] A high water marker was erected at Colorado State University designating the water level during the flood at Spring Creek, and flood-height poles were also built.
The flash flood transformed this tiny creek into a torrent, killing five people and causing an estimated $200 million worth of damage to public and private property, making this event the city's worst natural disaster. [3] The campus and academic buildings of Colorado State University was also severely damaged.
By that evening, thunderstorms redeveloped. Starting at 7 pm, heavy rains fell at Colorado State University. Between 8:30 and 10 pm, very heavy rains struck Fort Collins again. A total of over 250 mm (9.8 in) fell during this time frame, which brought storm totals to 368 mm (14.5 in) in southwest Fort Collins. [98]
At least two people are dead after severe storms and major flooding hit the Midwest, according to officials, and a dam in southern Minnesota built in the early 1900s is at risk of collapse.
Flood waters slowly moving toward the metro have led St. Paul officials to shut down Warner/Shepard Road to vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians between Hwy. 61 and Eagle Parkway starting at 6 p.m ...
A key dam in Minnesota partially failed on Monday afternoon after severe flooding hit the region.. The Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is breaking down as rushing waters sweep debris ...
On June 16 Ball State University released a report estimating that preliminary damages in the state would cost at least $126 million, with $45.8 million in damage to public infrastructure and the rest damage to private businesses and homes. Although damage estimates are likely to be revised upward, the current estimate ranks the flood as the ...
By the weekend, some areas of the state could receive more than 6 inches of rain, the National Weather Service said. "Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, ...