Flood in Traverse County, Minnesota

Flood April 14, 2023 – April 18, 2023 · Traverse County, Minnesota

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Twelve Mile Creek above Wheaton crested above moderate flood stage at 19.4 feet on the afternoon of April 15th. Waters were high enough to flood portions of 670th Street, however the main impact was flooding of agricultural lands.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Charlesville (45.8900, -96.3900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1092186. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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