Red River Valley may experience rapid snowmelt or higher-than-expected precipitation in the upcoming days. Emergency managers warned on Wednesday that the majority of Minnesota should avoid significant floods during the upcoming two weeks.
Dan Hawblitzel, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, stated, “Right now, we are entering what we hope to be the peak of this event, which should be occurring over the next week to 10 days. That is assuming — and that is an assumption — that we don’t have any more significant sources of precipitation. And unfortunately, we can’t guarantee that.”
During the briefing for reporters on Minnesota flood preparations, he and other authorities, however, claimed that they and the communities along the state’s major rivers had been preparing for weeks during a briefing for reporters on Minnesota’s flood preparations.
Sandbags have been gathered, dikes have been constructed, low-lying roads and parks have been closed, and action plans created during previous floods have been implemented. They also stated that state and federal agencies are prepared to do more if assistance is required.
Tim Walz, the governor, said: “The good news is that the planning is finished.” “We’re all set to go.”
According to Hawblitzel, the St. Croix River in Stillwater has been “basically leveled off” and would hold steady before gradually falling early next week. Hawblitzel says it all will depend on whether significant rainfall arrives next week.
The Mississippi River near St. Paul will be at a significant flood stage from the weekend through the start of the next week. He said they should be careful as the river is susceptible to upstream rains in the Minnesota and Mississippi basins. The crest might rise a foot higher than predicted if there is heavier rain than expected on Wednesday night, Thursday, or later next week.
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The Red River of the North at Fargo-Moorhead “probably has the most uncertainty,” as the ground is covered with snow and the area’s susceptibility to additional rain. Accordingly, depending on precipitation and melting patterns, they can’t rule out a crest that is a foot higher than anticipated or even a bit higher.
Hawblitzel stated, “If we can get though next week, it does look like we should be able to get through this.”
Communities like Fargo and Grand Forks in North Dakota and La Crosse have also been getting ready. These communities are on the Wisconsin side of the Mississippi River. Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota issued a state of emergency last week. On Wednesday, his office announced that drones from the Federal Aviation Administration would help monitor flood levels, melt rates, and ice jams.
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During the briefing, the Minnesota Department of Health urged users of private wells to be ready in case their wells flood. According to Assistant Commissioner Cheryl Petersen-Kroeber, harmful and toxic materials are frequently carried by flood waters.
She said that until a well has been inspected and disinfected, it should be assumed that it is polluted and that no water from it should be used for drinking, cooking, or even brushing teeth. The Department of Health has provided some precautions regarding the flood on its website.
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