Le Center, MN Storms and Record Rainfall

7/21/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Mankato/Owatonna Fleet on Scene at Storm Response in Le Center, MN

Over 18 hours of thunderstorms led to heavy rains and scattered flash-flooding across southern Minnesota on June 29th, 2020. 

Thunderstorms began developing around 3 PM slowly expanding and increasing in intensity through the afternoon. Thunderstorms also developed along the warm front in southern Minnesota.

Brown and northern Watonwan Counties, northeastward through Mankato, Northfield, Cannon Falls, Red Wing, and the southeastern half of the Twin Cities area. Here, precipitation totals of 2-4 inches were common, with isolated areas receiving 5-8 inches of rain by Monday morning. 4.55 inches in St. Peter, 5.40 inches near Burnsville, 4.80 inches in Woodbury, 5.54 inches near Cannon Falls, and 6.13 inches between Hastings and Miesville. 

SERVPRO of Mankato/Owatonna reported to a water loss in Le Center Minnesota during this storm. Le Center received over 2.5" of rain, and FAST. Once the green team of SERVPRO vehicles pulled up, the neighborhood noticed who was onsite to help. SERVPRO of Mankato/Owatonna ended up responding to SEVEN calls in one neighborhood, thanks to word of mouth, and those bright green trucks! Being able to help a community of neighbors all affected by disaster, is what makes us proud to be a part of the SERVPRO team.

SERVPRO of Mankato/Owatonna is faster to any size disaster and is ready to help wherever, and whenever, they are needed. Call 507-200-3700 after a storm leaves you mopping up a mess, to have our professionals at your home or business fast. Think of SERVPRO during this storm season. This rainfall wasn't the first, and wont be the last!