Imminent Rapidan Dam Failure Sparks Flash Flood Warning; Heatwave and Flood Alerts Continue in Minnesota

June 24, 2024
Imminent Rapidan Dam Failure Sparks Flash Flood Warning; Heatwave and Flood Alerts Continue in Minnesota
  • Authorities 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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