Mounds of flood-damaged items continue to grow in Mankato
Piles of items continued to grow Thursday, at the flood-damaged debris drop off site on the north side of Mankato.
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Piles of items continued to grow Thursday, at the flood-damaged debris drop off site on the north side of Mankato.
For folks in southern Minnesota who were working to dry out, extra moisture brings a new hurdle. Thursday, the clean up continues after recent flooding in the Mankato area. WCCO's Jason Rantala caught up with residents who are picking up and tossing out what's left behind.
Even though some of the smaller rivers like the Cannon and Cottonwood have already crested, that isn't the case everywhere.
Of the 2 million households in the state, just over 6,700 have policies through the National Flood Insurance Program managed by FEMA — the main provider of flood insurance in the U.S.
The raging Blue Earth River, which caused an abutment of the 114-year-old Rapidan Dam to partially fail, has now swallowed most of the iconic home that sits on a nearby embankment.
The Minnesota River reached major flood stage on Wednesday morning and is expected to rise at least another couple of feet before cresting on Saturday.
FEMA says just one inch of floodwater can cost homeowners $25,000 in damage. But as Caroline Cummings explains, in communities underwater, most are uninsured.
Minnesota communities are rallying together in the face of devastating floods across the state.
A Minnesota home came crashing down after a flooded river ripped through the ground underneath it. Now, the family who lived in that home is also at risk of losing their business to the raging flood at the Rapidan Dam. WCCO’s Adam Duxter shares their heartbreak, and the history that’s falling away.
With the ground waterlogged, our most recent weather pattern was a recipe for disaster.
If you're wondering why there's been so much high water lately, experts say there are several factors at play. NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso explains.
The rising Minnesota River is causing headaches for people who live, work and play in Scott County. Water is pouring over its banks onto streets and playgrounds. It's also threatening some homes and businesses. The area between Savage and down towards Shakopee has officials concerned and taking precautions. WCCO's Reg Chapman has the latest.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan traveled to southern Minnesota Wednesday to highlight local and state resources for those impacted by the recent historic floods.
Valleyfair temporarily closed three of the park's rides on Tuesday evening as flood waters rise from the nearby Minnesota River.
Flooding on the Blue Earth River caused an abutment of the Rapidan Dam to partially fail on Monday morning, and it remains in "imminent failure condition."
Around 2 a.m. Monday, Jenny Barnes heard loud bangs, saw flashes of light and knew the river was getting too close for comfort
New aerial images from Tuesday morning show strong water continuing to rush around a dam in southern Minnesota.
The roaring Blue Earth River, which caused an abutment of the 114-year-old Rapidan Dam to partially fail, has now swallowed most of the iconic white house that sits on a nearby embankment.
By the weekend, several Minnesota rivers are expected to reach dangerously high levels. Some might even break records. Predicting if, and when, that could happen is complicated. How do you forecast flooding? Good Question. Jeff Wagner shows us the tools used to measure rising rivers.
Neighbors are now waiting for the water to recede so they can begin what will be a long clean-up process.
By the weekend, several Minnesota rivers are expected to reach dangerously high levels. Some might even break records. Predicting if and when that could happen is complicated.
Gov. Tim Walz says flooding is impacting at least 40 counties across Minnesota. Crews have started assessing damage to see if the cost is high enough to qualify for help from the federal government. Some communities are racing to recover while others are bracing for the brunt of rising rivers. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell gives us a close-up look at areas where cars can't reach in Waterville.
The Mississippi River is expected to crest later this week, but areas close to the river are already underwater.
As rivers crest in the coming days, some parts of the state are still bracing for flooding, while others are already cleaning up.
Dikes have been built to hold back fast-moving waters from the bridge over Highway 71.
