Gov. Walz delivers update on state's flooding conditions
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan delivered an update on the state's flooding conditions.
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Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan delivered an update on the state's flooding conditions.
Flood waters are rising all across our area. It can be tough to know what to do and how to prepare.
Officials urge people to stay away from the fast-moving water and not go around barricades.
Cleaning up and staying safe during major flooding can be a massive undertaking, but there are steps you can take to prepare and lessen the burden.
In all directions, Minnesota communities are either bracing for flooding, dealing with it, or cleaning up from it.
Many people are coming to river cities like Stillwater to see the rising water, but officials urge everyone to be cautious, too.
As the water rises, many roads and parks are closed across the state. WCCO’s Reg Chapman is live from an underwater park in Champlin.
The fast-moving Mississippi is causing headaches wherever it flows.
This comes as authorities predict the river to reach major flood stage in St. Paul sometime later this week, above 17 feet.
High water is already filling up Minnesotans' homes, throwing curveballs at commutes and raising concerns over chemicals and diseases floating in the mix.
Water continues to rise all across our area. Some are already dealing with flooding while others are still preparing for the worst.
Flooding has already arrived in communities across Minnesota, and some are still bracing for the worst of it.
Officials say the low areas where the Elk River meets the Mississippi River, close to Bailey Point Nature Reserve, are in immediate danger, as levels start to rival those of the historic flood of 1965.
Officials say the low areas where the Elk River meets the Mississippi River, close to Bailey Point Nature Reserve, are in immediate danger, as levels start to rival those of the historic flood of 1965.
The bipartisan bill will replenish the state's disaster assistance contingency account with $40 million, something Walz says will begin seeing requests almost as soon as it is signed.
As of 11 a.m. Monday, the National Weather service reported the St. Croix reached moderate flood stage at 88 feet, and Bayport city leaders said they're expecting it will rise another foot and a half to major flood stage in the next couple of days.
The river is already overflowing and still rising.
The river is already overflowing its banks and could hit major flood stage as soon as Monday.
Several Minnesota rivers are expected to crest this week in major flood stage, including the South Fork Crow River at Delano.
Several Minnesota rivers are expected to crest this week in major flood stage, including the South Fork Crow River at Delano.
Across Minnesota, riverside communities are dealing with road closures due to flooding.
The St. Croix River at Stillwater reached flood stage Saturday and is expected to rise another four feet or more, cresting in major flood stage by midweek.
The St. Croix River at Stillwater reached flood stage Saturday and is expected to rise another four feet or more, cresting in major flood stage by midweek.
The flood stage on the Mississippi River is 12 feet. Friday night, it's at 10.5 feet and rising.
The flood stage on the Mississippi River is 12 feet. Friday night, it’s at 10.5 feet and rising. Allen Henry has more from the City of Champlin.
