The most serious mainland floods in the US are usually reported near flood plains along the east or west coast. But Minnesota homeowners are dealing with the worst overland flooding seen in years as water from the Mississippi, Crow and St. Croix rivers spills over into communities across the state.
The spring thaw that normally occurs earlier in the year was delayed due to an extensively long and cold winter. When the weather finally did begin to warm, Minnesota’s near record levels of heavy snow rapidly thawed, driving water down towards the lower plains.