Lakeland PBS
❤ Donate
  • Home
  • Support
  • Watch Now
    • Livestream
    • Local Shows
    • Watch Online
    • Schedule
    • Our Channels
    • Webcam
  • Lakeland News
    • News Feed
    • Featured Segments
    • Watch a News Story
    • Watch a Sports Story
  • Shop
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • State Legacy Funding
    • Meetings & Public Filings
    • Education
    • Employment
  • ❤ DONATE

Record Winter Snowfall Causes Snowmelt Flooding in Parts of Northern & Central MN

Charlie Yaeger — Apr. 19 2023
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Spring has arrived and things are starting to warm up, but as the snow begins to melt, it’s creating some problems in parts of northern and central Minnesota.

According to the National Weather Service, Brainerd has seen record snowfall totals, and they estimate this year’s snowpacks held between 4-6 inches of water. Some of the rivers and lakes in the area are taking on water than they can’t handle, including the Mississippi, which is flowing at nearly five times its normal volume. This not only creates hazards for residents in low-lying areas, but also puts financial strain on cities and counties to fix infrastructure damaged by the excess water.

One lifetime resident of Brainerd said this is the highest she’s seen the water in quite some time.

“I had been talking about it with my husband and my son about how I haven’t seen the [Mississippi] this high since high school,” noted Melissa Lewis. “It was interesting to see that the blockade was up, so I figured I’d swing by and just take a peek.”

The city of Brainerd issued a press release Monday informing residents of the closure of several roads and trails, including East River Road between College Drive/Kiwanis Park and Jenny Street, multi-use trails adjacent to Boom Lake and Rotary Park, and Evergreen Landing Park next to the Evergreen Cemetery.

Now, flooding may only get worse with the incoming storm system. The NOAA and National Weather Service in Duluth is hopeful this storm will be the last snowfall event this time of year, but weather is unpredictable. That is why city officials are still urging residence to use caution when traveling on roads or trails near rivers and lakes until waters have receded to a safer level.

Lakeland News is member supported content. Please consider supporting Lakeland News today.

Donate Today
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

By — Charlie Yaeger

Related Posts

Brainerd Community Welcomes New Lyman P. White Park

Kayaker Goes Missing on Mississippi River Near St. Cloud

Brainerd’s Woodlore Cider Hosts Police Appreciation Event

Brainerd City Council Reviews Alcohol Sale & Consumption Ordinance for City Parks

  • Program Schedule

Get the free PBS App

roku
Apple TV
FireTV
AndroidTV
Google Play Store
Apple Store

Connect with Us

Watch Lakeland PBS Live Stream!

Contact Us

Directions
Submit an Event
Submit a Video or Photo
Problem with the Website
Need to contact us about something else? Please visit our contact us page for more options.

About Us

Lakeland PBS understands the media that people are exposed to make a significant impact on their lives. Our hope is that the six channels we broadcast along with our online presence provide people with media experiences that make a positive impact on their lives.

Lakeland PBS is where you want to be!

108 Grant Ave NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 | 800-292-0922
KAWE Public Profile | KAWB Public Profile | Cable Provider Channel List | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2023 Lakeland PBS. All Right Reserved.

How would you like to show your support?

Monthly Contribution

One-Time Contribution

Thank-You Gift

I would like to select a thank-you gift

No Gift

Put 100% of my gift towards programming