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<br />Heavy spring precipitation in portions of the Devils Lake Basin contributed to a <br />projected rise in surface water elevation of 3 Y, feet above last year's historic <br />high. The lake crested at 1,447.1 feet above mean sea level on June 26,1999. <br />This additional lake level rise compounded the existing threat to community and <br />local infrastructure, as floodwaters from the lake threatened several neighboring <br />communities. <br /> <br />In early April 1999, the eastern part of the state experienced rainstorms that <br />turned to snow and ice. As temperatures got colder, ice formed on power lines <br />resulting in downed lines and power outages. <br /> <br />A series of damaging thunderstorms, which spawned tornadoes in several <br />counties, moved through North Dakota on June 3. These storms -- <br />characterized by dime to golfball-sized hail, heavy rainfall and damaging winds - <br />- impacted homes, businesses and vehicles and disrupted utility service. <br />Severe weather on June 6 resulted in tornadoes and flash flooding in McLean, <br />Walsh and Pembina counties, aggravating existing flood-related problems. On <br />July 4, heavy winds of over 90 miles per hour caused severe structural damage <br />in West Fargo and the West Acres area of Fargo, as well as significant damage <br />to farm dwellings and structures. Hail and high winds continued throughout the <br />state in July, compounding previous damage. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />3 <br />