Imminent Rapidan Dam Failure Sparks Flash Flood Warning; Heatwave and Flood Alerts Continue in Minnesota
June 24, 2024Authorities in Blue Earth County, Minnesota are closely monitoring the Rapidan Dam, which is in imminent failure condition due to rising water levels.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for a potential dam breach on the Blue Earth River below the dam, leading to uncontrolled flooding downstream.
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for central Minnesota with heat index values up to 103.
Multiple Flood Warnings are in effect for rivers in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with minor to moderate flooding occurring or forecasted.
Motorists are advised to avoid flooded roads as numerous closures are in place, and residents should exercise caution in flooded areas.
Governor Tim Walz and state emergency response officials are closely monitoring the situation with concerns about the dam's structural integrity.
Residents downstream of the dam have been notified of the potential danger as officials work to prevent a disaster.
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