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From 3 to more than 6 inches of rain fell in just over an hour Tuesday evening, causing flash flooding and overwhelming storm drains.
National Weather Service alerts squealed on people’s cell phones, warning of high winds, heavy rain and hail, but much of Rock County escaped hail damage.
The driving rain and the sudden amounts of water did, however, flatten crops, wash out rural culverts and roadways, and flood basements.
The deluge turned Main Street Luverne into a fast-moving river that seeped under doorways as water levels rose and traffic sent waves over curbs.
Meanwhile, out in the county, ditches quickly filled with water, low spots in fields became lakes, and corn that was just approaching waist high was flattened and in some cases snapped off.
Wind pressure collapsed one of the two new grain bins that recently replaced the old elevator in Beaver Creek.
The wild weather comes on the heels of what has been called a derecho storm during Memorial Day weekend. Many acreages and downed powerlines are still undergoing repair and cleanup from the damage caused by that storm.
Rainfall totals ranged widely across the county with some areas reporting fewer than 2 inches while others had gauges overflowing with more than 6 inches.
When flood waters receded, property owners started the grueling process of removing waterlogged carpets and furniture from wet basements.
These locations included downtown properties in Luverne, residential areas, and even the Luverne school building.
The forecast for Cardinal Pride weekend appears to be dry and seasonal.