Flood in South Aitkin, Minnesota

Flood April 5, 1997 – April 10, 1997 · South Aitkin, Minnesota

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The Mississippi River began rising due to rapid snowmelt and heavy rainfall from a storm system passing over the area. Property damage was minimal with only one house in Brainerd reported flooded. However, many secondary roads were washed out or had standing water.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5603575. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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