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After flooding, Wabasha County declares state of emergency
Jul 17, 2024
Wabasha County Commissioners on July 9 approved a resolution declaring a local state of emergency for damages from recent heavy rain and flooding.
County cities and townships sustained damage to public infrastructure, roads and bridges, stemming from flooding on the Zumbro River and the...
River crests, but questions remain about damage, reopening
Jul 3, 2024
Water levels on the Mississippi River at Lake City were trending downward Tuesday after cresting at 17.26 feet earlier in the week.
On Tuesday morning, the river was at 17.10 feet, still above the Minor Flood Stage lower bound of 16 feet.
Flooding caused the closure of public boat ramps at Hok-Si-...
Apparent crest in Wabasha after major flooding
Apr 26, 2023
This aerial photo by Lake City photographer Ben Threinen shows widespread flooding in Wabasha on April 23. The river appeared to be cresting there Tuesday at 17.03 feet, more than a foot above major flood stage, according to observations and forecasts from the National Weather Service.
Updated: Flooding forecast improves, water levels descending after apparent crest at 18.98 feet
Apr 26, 2023
After reaching as high as 19.7 feet, flood forecasts in Lake City were consistently revised downward to the point where an apparent crest was reached Tuesday at about 19 feet, moderate flood stage. Flood waters were then forecast to recede and over the weekend descend below 18 feet into minor flood...
Body discovered in flooded area north of Diamond Bluff
Apr 26, 2023
On April 23 at 4:44 p.m. the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) received a report that a kayaker had discovered a body in the Mississippi River, north of Diamond Bluff, according to a news release.
The body was located floating in what would typically be an inland area but was currently...
Mayor answers commonly-asked questions about city flood response
Apr 26, 2023
A flood emergency is a challenging time for any community, and it requires quick and decisive action from all involved to ensure the safety and well-being of all those affected. After recommendations from our city administrator and affected department heads, a local flood emergency was declared on...
Updated: Lake Pepin floods, crest expected to be over 19 feet
Apr 19, 2023
Flooding has already closed roads, boat launches, interrupted utilities, and deposited debris along the shore in Lake City with water levels forecast to keep rising into the weekend.
Lake Pepin river levels hit 16 feet—the lower threshhold of Minor Flood Stage—on Sunday, April 16, according to the...
River forecast to rise above flood stage
Apr 12, 2023
Flooding is expected on the Mississippi River at Lake City for the first time since 2019.
Lake City is under a Flood Warning from the National Weather Service, with water levels forecast to reach 17.1 feet early next week and possibly go higher before cresting.
The weather service defines minor...
DNR recommends flood preparedness
Apr 27, 2022
While flood potential has been relatively low across the state thus far this spring, it is always important to be prepared for flood conditions, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
“Much of Minnesota was in severe drought last year and snowmelt has been gradual and...
Flooding closes one road, threatens another in Wabasha County
Apr 1, 2020
The Wabasha County Highway Department announced March 31 that 622nd St. (West Newton Road) near and west of boat landing is closed due to flooding along the Mississippi.
Wabasha County Highway 84 south of Kellogg and east of the south junction of Hwy 61 is forecasted to be closed by Mississippi...
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