A near-record snowfall season across Minnesota and Wisconsin led to a snowpack with snow-water-equivilent (SWE) values of 4 to 6 inches across much of the region by mid-March. Below normal temperatures for the first of of spring kept much of the snowpack in tact until the end of the month when it started to melt.
The melt accelerated in early April. On April 08, highs were in the 60s across the region. On April 09-10 they were in the 70s, and during April 11-14, many locations saw highs in the 80s! This rapid snowmelt led to widespread flooding across the low-lying areas, ditches and ravines. As a result, many gravel roads and culverts were washed out or needed to be repaired, costing nearly $2.3 million in damages.

Flood in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 11-APR-23 00:00:00 to 11-APR-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 18.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A combination of record setting seasonal snowfall, high snow water equivalent values, and rapid snow melt led to low lying areas, ditches, and ravines across the county to flood for a prolonged period of time. Road infrastructure such as bridges, gravel roads, and culverts experience varied degrees of damage caused by rapid runoff. McLeod County Emergency Management reported $18,500 in damages to roads and bridges.

Flood in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 11-APR-23 00:00:00 to 11-APR-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 149.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A combination of record setting seasonal snowfall, high snow water equivalent values, and rapid snow melt led to low lying areas, ditches, and ravines across the county to flood for a prolonged period of time. Road infrastructure such as bridges, gravel roads, and culverts experience varied degrees of damage caused by rapid runoff. Morrison County Emergency Management reported $149,300 in damages to roads and bridges.

Flood in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 11-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A combination of record setting seasonal snowfall, high snow water equivalent values, and rapid snow melt led to low lying areas, ditches, and ravines across the county to flood for a prolonged period of time. Road infrastructure such as bridges, gravel roads, and culverts experience varied degrees of damage caused by rapid runoff. Pope County Emergency Management reported $94,000 in damages to roads and bridges.

Flood in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 11-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONNELLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 146.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A combination of record setting seasonal snowfall, high snow water equivalent values, and rapid snow melt led to low lying areas, ditches, and ravines across the county to flood for a prolonged period of time. Road infrastructure such as bridges, gravel roads, and culverts experience varied degrees of damage caused by rapid runoff. Stevens County Emergency Management reported $145,700 in damages to roads and bridges.

Flood in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 11-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNESOTA FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 284.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A combination of record setting seasonal snowfall, high snow water equivalent values, and rapid snow melt led to low lying areas, ditches and ravines across the county to flood for a prolonged period of time. Road infrastructure such as bridges, gravel roads, and culverts experience varied degrees of damage caused by rapid runoff. Renville County Emergency Management reported that $284,300 in damages to roads and bridges.

Flood in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 11-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A combination of record setting seasonal snowfall, high snow water equivalent values, and rapid snow melt led to low lying areas, ditches, and ravines across the county to flood for a prolonged period of time. Road infrastructure such as bridges, gravel roads, and culverts experience varied degrees of damage caused by rapid runoff. Redwood County Emergency Management reported $1.3 Million in damages to roads and bridges.

Flood in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 11-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 260.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A combination of record setting seasonal snowfall, high snow water equivalent values, and rapid snow melt led to low lying areas, ditches, and ravines across the county to flood for a prolonged period of time. Road infrastructure such as bridges, gravel roads, and culverts experience varied degrees of damage caused by rapid runoff. Lac qui Parle County Emergency Management reported $260,000 in damages to roads and bridges.

Flood in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 11-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A combination of record setting seasonal snowfall, high snow water equivalent values, and rapid snow melt led to low lying areas, ditches, and ravines across the county to flood for a prolonged period of time. Road infrastructure such as bridges, gravel roads, and culverts experience varied degrees of damage caused by rapid runoff. Chippewa County Emergency Management reported $75,600 in damages to roads and bridges.