This storm event was the most severe in terms of depth of and inundation of water that led to immense damages to the town. Over half the town of badger was under water. The large chunks of ice came  in and smashed through windows and doors of some buildings. On February 15, 2003, the Red Cross was immediately called into action to provide for the needs of the over 1000 displaced people, many who escaped with only the clothing on their backs in the ice cold of winter.

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