| Event |
Excessive Heat |
| State |
MINNESOTA |
| County/Area |
ROCK |
| WFO |
FSD |
| Begin Date |
07/15/2011 12:00:00 CST-6 |
| End Date |
07/20/2011 18:00:00 CST-6 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
25.00K |
| Crop Damage |
0.00K |
| Episode Narrative |
Several consecutive days were experienced with an extremely stressful combination of high heat and humidity. Heat indices frequently rose above 115 degrees during the day, with temperatures reaching the 90s and dew points remaining in the 70s to lower 80s. The high heat and humidity were evident at night, with minimum temperatures usually in the middle to upper 70s, and in some cases 80 degrees or a little higher. There were several reports of livestock deaths. |
| Event Narrative |
An extended period of excessive heat produced daytime temperatures reaching the 90s and dew points in the 70s to lower 80s, with heat indices often reaching or exceeding 115 degrees. Nighttime temperatures often in the mid 70s to lower 80s with continued high humidity provided little if any relief. The heat and humidity caused prolonged stress on people and livestock. At least 50 livestock deaths were reported in the county. |
