Spring river flooding risk this year is higher than average for some parts of Minnesota
Feb 08, 2023 09:54AM ● By Content Editor
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By Cody Matz - Fox 9 News - February 7, 2023
The latest estimates show that much of the area has anywhere from 2-4 inches of liquid locked away in our snow, with areas of the northeast upwards of 6 inches in some spots closer to Lake Superior. With the ground frozen until the snow melts, the vast majority of this moisture will run off into area lakes and rivers. While many of these waterways are quite low because of the drought last year, this could still lead to some significant flooding if a lot of this snow melts at the same time.
To read the full story, visit the Fox 9 News site here.
By Cody Matz - Fox 9 News - February 7, 2023
The latest estimates show that much of the area has anywhere from 2-4 inches of liquid locked away in our snow, with areas of the northeast upwards of 6 inches in some spots closer to Lake Superior. With the ground frozen until the snow melts, the vast majority of this moisture will run off into area lakes and rivers. While many of these waterways are quite low because of the drought last year, this could still lead to some significant flooding if a lot of this snow melts at the same time.
To read the full story, visit the Fox 9 News site here.
