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Spring 2019 flooding in Minnesota

Springtime in Minnesota means melting snow and eyes on the rivers. MPR News reporters follow flood threats across the state. | River forecasts | Road closures | How are you preparing?

Rivers nearing crests; midweek rain chances

Rivers nearing crests; midweek rain chances

It’s the final day of March! Do you remember the Twin Cities low temp of 13 below zero and high temp of zero on March 3? How about the 10.3 inches of snow that fell in two storms during the first 10 days of the month? Happily, the snow melted and our temperatures have moderated…
by Ron Trenda

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Rivers keep rising; sprinkle and flurry chance on Sunday

Rivers keep rising; sprinkle and flurry chance on Sunday

It was a bright and sunny Saturday, but cool temps and gusty winds made it feel like February. Highs will be a few degrees warmer on Sunday, but some of us will see a sprinkle or a flurry. So it goes in March. Temperature trends Sunday highs will be in the 30s in northern Minnesota,…
by Ron Trenda

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A cool and windy Saturday; some river levels near peak this weekend

A cool and windy Saturday; some river levels near peak this weekend

Don’t bother combing your hair before you head outside today; the brisk winds will muss it up. Temps will be cool, but at least the sun will shine for the bulk of the day. Temperature trends Minnesota and western Wisconsin highs will be mainly in the 30s this Saturday afternoon, but a few spots in…
by Ron Trenda

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Roads remain closed by floodwaters; Minnesotans offer flood assistance to Nebraska tribe

Roads remain closed by floodwaters; Minnesotans offer flood assistance to Nebraska tribe

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community sent its mobile health unit to assist the Santee Sioux Nation with its flood recovery efforts, but doesn't yet anticipate needing to deploy closer to home.
by Tom Crann, Cody Nelson, MPR News Staff and Megan Burks

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Fargo-Moorhead slows preparations as flood risk drops; road closures continue

Fargo-Moorhead slows preparations as flood risk drops; road closures continue

A nearly perfect spring snowmelt and dry weather are reducing the flood risk. Fargo and Moorhead will suspend sandbag operations and prepare for lower flood levels on the Red River.
by Dan Gunderson and MPR News Staff

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Luck holds for Twins opener; update on river flooding

Luck holds for Twins opener; update on river flooding

A March 28 baseball home opener is a bit risky in Minnesota.  I’ll bet that the Minnesota Twins and their fans will be happy with Thursday’s weather. By mid-afternoon, we’re expecting a cloud/sun mix and a temperature around 50. Our average Twin Cities high temp is 48 on March 28, but there can be a…
by Ron Trenda

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The battle of Hastings: As Mississippi River floodwaters creep up, neighborhood shifts

The battle of Hastings: As Mississippi River floodwaters creep up, neighborhood shifts

What do you do when the road between your Hastings home and the rest of the world becomes impassable because of flood waters? Carve another one through the woods and pave it with wood chips, of course.
by Peter Cox

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Moorhead's new mayor talks about a rising river and growing his city

Moorhead's new mayor talks about a rising river and growing his city

Angela Davis was live in Moorhead to talk with Mayor Johnathan Judd about flood preparations, economic development, being the city's first black mayor, and why people here are so excited about the Dairy Queen.
by Jeff Jones and Angela Davis

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