Flood Preparations
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Flood Forecast from the National Weather Service
For the most up to date flood forecasts, please visit the
National Weather Service website.
How the City is Preparing
The City has a Flood Response and Recovery Plan tyo protect the citizens and the infrastucture to levels above the record crest of 26.40 feet.
Flood Impacts
14 feet
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Minor Flood Stage
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14 feet
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Water Street Closed
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14 feet
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Lilydale Park area begins to become submerged
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17 feet
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Major Flood Stage
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17 feet
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Secondary flood walls are deployed at St. Paul airport
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17.5 feet
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Harriet Island begins to become submerged
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18 feet
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Shepard / Warner Road may become impassable
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Flood Trivia
Q: What is the first road to be closed in St. Paul due to rising water?
A: WATER STREET
Q: At 19 feet of floos stage, the Mississippi's flow speed is __________ ?
A: 100,000 cubic feet per second
Expected Closures
There are currently no road closures.
To see the most recent road closure updates, check out the Public Works road closure page.
River Cam
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