RSOE Emergency and Disaster Information Service

2010-03-16 12:49:48 - Flood Warning - USA

EDIS CODE: FA-20100316-25350-USA
Date & Time: 2010-03-16 12:49:48 [UTC]
Area: USA, State of Minnesota, Minnesota-wide,

'!!! WARNING !!!

Not confirmed information!

Description:

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has declared a flood emergency in 28 Minnesota counties. The flood emergency stretches from northwest Minnesota into the southern part of the state and over to the Twin Cities. The action includes activating the Guard to help with flood preparations and emergency relief. The main area of concern is the Red River Valley, where sandbagging operations are under way. Waters are also rising all across the state. In the Minnesota River Valley at Montevideo, the spring runoff will be just shy of major flood stage this weekend. In Delano, on the western edge of the metro area, the South Fork of the Crow River is predicted to reach nearly three feet over flood stage by Saturday morning. At that same time, the Mississippi in St. Paul should reach flood stage. Ice jams are a problem all across the state, but so far have not caused major damage.

Posted:2010-03-16 12:49:48 [UTC]