Flood — Traverse, Minnesota

2023-04-14 to 2023-04-15 · near Collis, Traverse, Minnesota

Event narrative

The West Branch of 12 Mile Creek at Dumont went into flood on the evening of April 13th, cresting 1.97 feet above flood stage on the evening of April 15th. Agricultural lands were impacted. Flood waters inundated the city of Dumont sewer system causing water to back up into streets and basements.

Wider weather episode

The Mustinka River and its tributaries experienced flooding due to the rapid snowmelt in western Minnesota caused by frozen soils and a quick thaw in the second week of April. The area, including Wheaton, saw a significant snow depth of 32 inches on April 6th. As a result, a large amount of snowmelt flowed into the waterways, leading to numerous county and township roads being submerged. To safeguard properties, many communities initiated sandbagging operations.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1092184. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.