At least two people died and nearly 3 million have been affected by severe flooding in the Midwest , while a crucial dam is reported to be “in imminent failure condition” amid more expected severe weather, NBC News reports.
Rivers are expected to continue surging and more storms, as well as dangerously high temperatures, are expected for the region with 31 million people in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri at risk on Tuesday (June 25). Up to 2 inches of rain per hour is expected, as well as potential hail bigger than 2 inches, winds of more than 60 MPH and tornadoes, the National Weather Service reported via NBC News .
The Rapidan Dam in Minnesota is reported to be in “imminent failure condition” after recent flooding of the Blue Earth River, according to the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office. The river has reportedly cut around the sides of the dam, located outside the city of Mankato, and debris has accumulated in the water, which has led to the warning issued.
Blue Earth County Emergency Management was made aware of accumulating debris at the Rapidan Dam on Sunday, June 23,…
Posted by Blue Earth County, Minnesota – Government on Monday, June 24, 2024