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The lazy Big Fork River swollen to a raging, torrent of powerful water surgingover its banks

Description

The lazy Big Fork River swollen to a raging, torrent of powerful water surgingover its banks. Normally, people walk across and have their picture takenstanding on the rocks at this location in the Big Fork River. NorthernMinnesota had massive flooding in June 2014. Most lakes and rivers overflowedtheir banks including the Big Fork River, Rainy River, and Rainy Lake.

Credit

NOAA Weather in Focus Photo Contest 2015

Photographer

David Nilles

Display Date

2014 June

Location

Minnesota, Big Falls

Collection

Weather Service