Fargo Mayor: Red River Valley Looks Good For Melt

Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker has sounded the all-clear for flood danger in the southern Red River Valley. Walaker made his annual pillgramage to the Red River headwaters in northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota Thursday to gauge possible spring flooding. The longtime mayor and former city public works director has gained notoriety for making flood predictions that often trump the National Weather Service. Walaker tells The Associated Press there's nothing that alarms him about this year's melt and he has never seen the basin south of Fargo in such good shape.

• Mar 22, 2014

Ice Clogged Drains Causes Flooding At Minneapolis Church, School

Monday's warm weather caused big problems at a church and school in south Minneapolis. Snow dripped through the roof of Trinity First Lutheran on 11th Avenue South and East 19th Street due to ice clogged drains. Water ended up all over the school.

• Mar 10, 2014

Fast Warm-Up Leads To Big Pools On MN Roads

The heat is on. WCCO director of meteorology Mike Augustyniak says that high temperatures in the Twin Cities could top 50 degrees on Monday. On Sunday, temperatures reached into the 40s.

• Mar 10, 2014

Mpls. Public Works Dept. Braces For Spring Flooding

As we move towards spring, the upcoming melt poses a flooding risk where you wouldn't expect it. Alleys and intersections in Minneapolis could be the trouble spots if there's a rapid warm up. Fifty-seven inches of snow and ice cover most of the city's 50,000 storm drains, leaving nowhere for the water to go.

• Mar 8, 2014

Will This Winter's Snow Result In Flooding?

With all the snow we've had this winter – and the cold temperatures that have kept it around -- it's possible we could see flooding in parts of the state.

• Mar 7, 2014

Red River Flood Outlook Continues To Look Positive

The National Weather Service says the possibility of significant flooding remains low in the Red River Valley of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. A flood outlook released Thursday shows that minor to moderate flooding is expected along the river and its tributaries.

• Mar 6, 2014

Weather Blog: Time To Think Spring (Flooding)

Allow me, if you will, to speak for just about everyone who has emailed me in the past month: we're ready for spring! At this point in February, of course, spring isn't ready for us... but it is time to start thinking about the spring flood season.

• Feb 17, 2014

Major Flooding Risk Low On Red River, Devils Lake

Forecasters in Grand Forks say the risk for substantial spring flooding is low along the Red River and Devils Lake Basin. But they say winter is far from over and an early thaw is less likely.

• Jan 24, 2014

How To Prevent Flooding From Frozen, Cracked Pipes

The end of our extreme cold weather is coming soon. But the warmup we've been waiting for will bring big problems for some homeowners. Pipes that froze and cracked during the freeze could soon dump hundreds of gallons of water into basements, bathrooms and kitchens. Plumbing companies say it's been a couple decades since they've seen this many problems. And they say homeowners better get them fixed as soon as possible.

• Jan 8, 2014

Unruly Winter Weather Has Holiday Travelers On Edge

With more people flying this year than last year for the holiday, travelers just want to make sure they'll be home for Christmas. The wild weather hitting across the country has holiday travelers worried, however.

• Dec 22, 2013

33 People Displaced After A Water Main Break In Woodbury

Thirty-three people are without a home Sunday morning after a water main break overnight at an apartment complex in Woodbury. It happened in the 300 block of Lake View Drive.

• Nov 17, 2013

Mankato History Village Now Center Of Flood Fight

Federal officials say a cluster of replica buildings where an annual Minnesota history festival is held sits in a flood zone and must go. The buildings are owned by 75-year-old philanthropist Jack McGowan. Mankato's annual History Fest is held in the pretend village at the confluence of the Le Sueur and Blue Earth rivers.

• Nov 4, 2013

Jay Cooke Swinging Bridge Reopens

A historic landmark at a Minnesota State Park is about to reopen to the public after flooding destroyed it. Park goers will finally be able to walk across the swinging bridge at Jay Cooke State Park next week. Rushing water from the St. Louis River tore it apart during flooding in the Duluth area two summers ago. Park historian Kristine Hiller says the swinging bridge, originally built in 1924, has a long history at the scenic park.

• Oct 26, 2013

Study Concludes Red River Diversion Won't Impact Environment

The Army Corps of Engineers says a study has concluded that a planned diversion of the Red River around Fargo-Moorhead will not have any significant impacts on the environment. The nearly $2 billion flood protection project has been authorized by the U.S. Senate but not by the House. No money has been approved for construction. Some people upstream of the north-flowing river worry that the diversion is overpriced, will damage farmland and will worsen flooding in their areas.

• Sep 20, 2013

Minn. Counties Hit By June Storms Get Federal Help

President Obama has signed a federal disaster declaration for 18 Minnesota counties hit hard by severe storms, high winds and flooding in late June. The declaration issued Thursday makes federal disaster aid available to state and eligible local governments.

• Jul 25, 2013

Heavy Rain Causes Street Flooding In Grand Marais

Residents of Grand Marais are sweeping up dirt and debris after intense storms dumped more than 3 inches of rain along Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. The rain caused street flooding in downtown Grand Marais Thursday, but the water has since receded. Some flooded basements are reported.

• Jul 19, 2013

Severe Weather Forces Mpls. Triathlon To Improvise

Some of Saturday morning's worst weather hit as athletes were preparing for the annual Lifetime Tri Minneapolis near Lake Nokomis. The final steps of any triathlon are reason to celebrate, but the finish line at the Lifetime Tri Minneapolis also meant victory over unexpected obstacles.

• Jul 13, 2013

2 Families Rescued By Boat, 3 Roads Washed Out In S. Metro

Two Dundas families had to be rescued from their homes by boat after nearly seven inches of rain fell over night in Rice County. According to Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn, four families total have been displaced in the small town of Dundas, located an hour south of the metro. Three roads are also washed out in Rice Country near Dundas, he said.

• Jul 13, 2013

Despite Water Main Break, Lynx Game Scheduled To Go On

A water main break in downtown Minneapolis shut off water for a number of businesses and had some unsure whether the Minnesota Lynx would be able to play their game as scheduled this evening.

• Jul 9, 2013

Clearing Mississippi River Logjam Could Cost $25,000

Storm-swept trees and branches, some as big as telephone poles, are creating a logjam on the Mississippi River near downtown St. Paul. Workers haven't been able to clear the debris because contractors were concerned about the high water levels.

• Jul 3, 2013

After Days Of Rain, Watertown, Delano Deal With Flooding

Following the torrents of rain received over the past several days has arrived the inevitable rising of our rivers. The Crow River is among the first to get a flood warning tag from the National Weather Service, and in excess of 15 feet, it is set to crest sometime Thursday.

• Jun 25, 2013

Duluth Still Recovering 1 Year After Flooding

It came on faster than anyone could have imagined. One year ago today, 10 inches of rain fell north of the Twin Cities in Duluth, causing widespread flooding. And today a lot of rebuilding still needs to be done. Many roads washed away from the force of the water and created sinkholes large enough to swallow cars.

• Jun 19, 2013

Flooding Closes Hwy 36 Underpass In Roseville, Hwy 280 Near Lauderdale

The underpass of Highway 36 on Fairview Avenue in Roseville is temporarily closed due to flooding after a sudden downpour late Saturday afternoon. According to WCCO Radio's Edgar Linares, a car was submerged on Fairview Avenue in waist-deep water. "Police are on both sides of the underpass stopping cars from going in there," Linares said. "It doesn't look like any one is inside the car. There's some people standing off to the side, but they're not letting anyone go through that particular section of the road."

• Jun 15, 2013

Red Cross: Sprinklers Flood Family Out Of Maplewood Apartment

A Maplewood family was in need of assistance Thursday night, according to the Red Cross, after sprinklers flooded their apartment.

• Jun 6, 2013

Bill That Includes N.D. Diversion Passes U.S. Senate

North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says a measure that would authorize a Red River flood diversion project has passed the Senate. The nearly $2 billion proposal to move water around Fargo is part of the 2013 Water Resources Development Act.

• May 15, 2013

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