44 photos: A look back at deadly 2007 flooding in the La Crosse and Winona areas
Rainfall and flooding of historic proportions struck parts of the upper Mississippi River valley on Aug 18-19, 2007. Seven people were killed, and a 24-hour rainfall record was set for the state of Minnesota near Hokah, Minn., with 15.10 inches, while unofficial readings may have exceeded 17 inches, according to the National Weather Service office in La Crosse.
Here's a look back at some photos that show the damage across the region.
Goodview
Residents leave Lakeview Manor apartments in Goodview due to flooding in 2007.
Goodview
Lakeside Manor apartments in Goodview were severely flooded after the 2007 flood.
Lewiston
A Blackhawk helicopter aids in the ongoing search and rescue attempt, Monday, to locate Jerry Lorenz, 37, near the site where his vehicle was found in a creek bed along interstate 90 south of Lewiston. The Winona County Sheriffs Dive/Rescue Team and the Winona County Search Operation Assistance Rescue Team were joined by the Minnesota Civil Air Patrol and the Minnesota National Guard to search for Lorenz.
Lewiston
The car of Jerry Lorenz, 37, was found in a creek bed along interstate 90 south of Lewiston. The Winona County Sheriffs Dive/Rescue Team and the Winona County Search Operation Assistance Rescue Team were joined by the Minnesota Civil Air Patrol and the Minnesota National Guard to search for Lorenz.
Minnesota City
Minnesota City bridge damaged from the 2007 flood.
Minnesota City
Goodview Fire & Rescue workers urge homeowners in the housing development of Sunny Acres in Minnesota City to leave as flood waters and mud invade many homes.
Minnesota City
Minnesota City bridge damaged from the 2007 flood.
Minnesota City
An aerial view of Minnesota City after Garvin Brook flooded in 2007.
Minnesota City
Train tracks damaged due to flooding in Minnesota City in 2007.
Minnesota City
Train tracks damaged due to flooding in Minnesota City in 2007.
Minnesota City
A bridge in Minnesota City was damaged during the 2007 flood.
Minnesota City
Homes near Garvin Brook in Minnesota City barley the survive the banks collapsing in 2007.
Minnesota City
A semi trailer rests against a bridge in Minnesota City where it struck after being pushed by the raging waters of Garvin Brook. A section of the bridge crumbled, closing it to traffic.
Minnesota City
The banks along Garvin Brook collapsed in Minnesota City during the 2007 flood.
Minnesota City
A damaged car is seen near the water in Minnesota City after the 2007 flood.
Minnesota City
A damaged car is seen near the water in Minnesota City after the 2007 flood.
Rushford
Surrounding areas near Rush Creek in Rushford are washed away due to flooding in 2007.
Rushford
Surrounding areas near Rush Creek in Rushford are washed away due to flooding in 2007.
Rushford
A car in Rushford is left covered in mud after flood waters from Rush Creek receded.
Stockton
A angel statue was put on the streets in Stockton following the 2007 flood.
Stockton
The home of Roger and Bonnie Oldham of Stockton sits on railroad tracks along County Road 23, where it was swept by flood waters from it's foundation while the Oldhams sought shelter within as well as on the roof of the structure.
Stockton
The 2007 flood destroyed many areas of Stockton including this baseball field.
Stockton
Railroad tracks were lifted off the ground in Stockton after the 2007 flood.
Stockton
A car lays overturned on the ground beneath a bridge in Stockton following the 2007 flood.
Stockton
The home of Roger and Bonnie Oldham of Stockton sits on railroad tracks along County Road 23, where it was swept by flood waters from it's foundation while the Oldhams sought shelter within as well as on the roof of the structure.
Stockton
Caved in Stockton roads as a result of the 2007 flood.
Stockton
Mud and water level trees in Stockton during the 2007 flood.
Stockton
A car rests in the grass upside-down following the 2007 flood in Stockton.
Stockton
Think mud covers roads in Stockton during the 2007 flood.
Stockton
Roads in Stockton were severely damaged following the 2007 flood.
Stockton
The home of Roger and Bonnie Oldham of Stockton sits on railroad tracks along County Road 23, where it was swept by flood waters from it's foundation while the Oldhams sought shelter within as well as on the roof of the structure.
Stockton
Stockton residents covered in mud walk down Main Street.
Ralph Benicke Memorial Field
Flood waters destroyed Ralph Benicke Memorial Field after the 2007 flood.
Whitewater State Park
Campers at Whitewater State Park were damaged due the flooding and the ground collapsing in 2007.
Whitewater State Park
Campers at Whitewater State Park were damaged due the flooding and the ground collapsing in 2007.
Whitewater State Park
Campers and baots at Whitewater State Park were damaged due the flooding and the ground collapsing in 2007.
Winona
Residents stand outside of the Fairway Woods Apartment complex on Homer Road in Winona.
Whitewater State Park
A camper leans against a tree at a Whitewater State Park campground.
Crawford County: Gays Mills
Main Street in Gays Mills was under water after the Kickapoo River overflowed its banks.
Houston County
Shoes belonging to the kids that were in the Krenzke house when it was destroyed in Brownsville, Minn.
Houston County: Brownsville
A house along Hwy 26 near Brownsville.
Houston County
Dan Potter of Hokah, Minn. checks the hoses for the pumps to help drain his backyard.\
Houston County: Brownsville
Debris from a house is scattered on the hillside near Brownsville, Minn.
Houston County: Brownsville
Anthony Krenzke finds his son's "Cars" pillow in the wreckage of his mother's house near Brownsville, Minn.
Houston County: Brownsville
Shoes belonging to the kids that were in the Krenzke house when it was destroyed in Brownsville, Minn.
Houston County: Pine Creek Golf Course
Flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall over the weekend left much of the seventh fairway at Pine Creek Golf Course outside of La Crescent, Minn. covered in mud and sand.
La Crosse County
Andy Bakalars, assistant street superintendent and recycling coordinator with the City of La Crosse speaks on his cell phone while checking on the condition of Bliss Road Monday. New damage to the road was caused by heavy rainfall over the weekend and old damage was worsened. The city is checking damaged areas several times a day for any new damage.
Vernon County
A big boulder along Highway 56 through Genoa.
Vernon County: Hwy. 35
Crews remove debris from a house that slid down a bluff along Hwy. 35 south of La Crosse.
Vernon County
Crews clean a hose that slid onto Hwy. 35.
Vernon County: Sidie Hollow Park
About 20 recreational vehicles and campers were flooded at Sidie Hollow Park in central Vernon County as heavy rains swept through the area. Damage also was reported at Esofea Park, where the park's main entrance was destroyed as a road washed out.
Vernon County: Hwy. 35
Sections of Hwy. 35 were taken out by the heavy rain.
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