Don't have flood insurance? Now may be the best time to get it
Minnesota officials say only .33% of Minnesota homes have flood insurance, but flood damage is more common than fire damage for homeowners.
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Minnesota officials say only .33% of Minnesota homes have flood insurance, but flood damage is more common than fire damage for homeowners.
Minnesota homeowners are 27 times more likely to have a flood than a fire during a 30-year mortgage. And one inch of floodwater can cause $25,000 dollars in damage.
A Minnesota river town is getting a jump start on protecting itself from potential, major spring flooding.
A Minnesota river town is getting a jump start on protecting itself from potential, major spring flooding.
Cities along the St. Croix River are preparing for spring flooding. Volunteers in Stillwater are spending every day this week filling sandbags.
Minnesota’s gradual warm-up is helping in the floodfight already underway in Stillwater.
The National Weather Service estimates an 80% chance that the St. Croix River will reach major flood stage.
The latest flood outlook from the National Weather Service forecasts a more than 50% chance of major flooding in Hastings.
The latest flood outlook from the National Weather Service forecasts a more than 50% chance of major flooding in Hastings.
Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, about 300 volunteers will meet in downtown Stillwater to start the process of assembling and putting out thousands of sandbags to protect against any potential flooding.
Hundreds of people are ready to get their hands dirty to keep their city dry. Sandbagging will start in a few days to prepare for what could be major flooding in Stillwater.
According to the NOAA, the flood potential for this segment of the river is "well above normal" and flood risk numbers indicate flooding could be the worst seen in over 20 years in portions of the Mississippi.
As the spring melt continues, riverside cities are prepping for the worst. MNDOT is in Stillwater today closing off the Liftbridge and trails along the St. Croix to prepare for rising waters.
The National Weather Service's flood outlook shows some homes in part of the Twin Cities could be at risk for major flooding this spring.
Just like how we prepare our homes in the fall for winter, now is the time to prepare our homes for the spring and summer.
A nationwide flood outlook from the National Weather Service shows Stillwater and part of the Twin Cities metro are in a "major flood" risk zone.
The melting snow may seem minor now, but one Minnesota city is getting ready for a lot more.
Communities along the St. Croix River are bracing for what could be the worst flooding in more than 20 years.
Whether it's rain or snow, any form of water is worrisome right now for some Minnesota cities, including Stillwater.
The levee breach occurred as California was hit by its tenth atmospheric river of the winter season.
More than six feet of snow has already fallen this winter and all that water has got to go somewhere when we thaw.
We have our first look at the spring flood forecast. The National Weather Service says the flood risk in Minnesota and western Wisconsin is slightly higher than normal.
Wednesday’s nice weather was an opportunity to take care of all that ice and snow around your house. Joseph Dames has some tips on how to prevent the melting from leaking into your foundation.
"The hazard doesn't go away when the rain stops," a geologist said of the risk.
Many drivers are now dodging puddles as the rain melts our massive snow piles. That slushy snow and ice is clogging storm drains.
