Rapidan Dam before-and-after 'partial failure' seen on satellite
Satellite images show the before and after view of the Rapidan Dam, which has been a focal point of Minnesota flooding this week after the dam suffered a partial failure. Maxar Technologies captured before photos dated September 6, 2011 and June 26, 2024 after the incident.
Satellite images show the before and after view of the Rapidan Dam, which has been a focal point of Minnesota flooding this week after the dam suffered a partial failure. Maxar Technologies captured before photos dated September 6, 2011 and June 26, 2024 after the incident.
Rapidan Dam before and after satellite images
Credit: Maxar Technologies via Storyful. Satellite imagery shows the Rapidan Dam on south central Minnesota?s Blue Earth River before and after the dam experienced a partial failure.
Credit: Maxar Technologies via Storyful. Satellite imagery shows the Rapidan Dam on south central Minnesota?s Blue Earth River before and after the dam experienced a partial failure.
Minnesota weather: Mild Thursday with pocket showers late
A quiet day is in store for Thursday before pocket showers arrive late and into the overnight hours.
A quiet day is in store for Thursday before pocket showers arrive late and into the overnight hours.
MN weather: Mild Thursday, pocket showers late
It?s a mild start to Thursday with below average temperatures in the 70s. Cloud coverage increases in the afternoon ahead of pocket showers arriving later in the evening.
It?s a mild start to Thursday with below average temperatures in the 70s. Cloud coverage increases in the afternoon ahead of pocket showers arriving later in the evening.
Onlookers flock to Rapidan Dam following loss of home
Law enforcement have erected barricades near the Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County, as the natural disaster attracts crowds of onlookers.
Law enforcement have erected barricades near the Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County, as the natural disaster attracts crowds of onlookers.
Flooding could put a damper on Twin Cities metro summer fun
Flooding in various parts of the state could have an impact on planned festivities in the Twin Cities metro area.
Flooding in various parts of the state could have an impact on planned festivities in the Twin Cities metro area.
Family watches as house falls into Blue Earth River
The Hruska family watched their home fall into the Blue Earth River Tuesday night and that might not be the last of their losses.
The Hruska family watched their home fall into the Blue Earth River Tuesday night and that might not be the last of their losses.
Wisconsin tornado warning forces wedding to join family reunion
Severe storms did not stop one couple from sharing a special first dance while taking shelter in Lake Geneva on their wedding day.
Severe storms did not stop one couple from sharing a special first dance while taking shelter in Lake Geneva on their wedding day.
Valleyfair flooding; Chopper video shows flood damage
Aerial video shows the extent of the flooding at Valleyfair in Shakopee.
Aerial video shows the extent of the flooding at Valleyfair in Shakopee.
Rapidan Dam update: Officials concerned about bridge as erosion worsens
Officials say they are now concerned about a nearby bridge after erosion has worsened near Rapidan Dam following a partial failure this week.
Officials say they are now concerned about a nearby bridge after erosion has worsened near Rapidan Dam following a partial failure this week.
Rapidan Dam house falls into Blue Earth River, caught on video
Part of the white house that was left teetering over the edge of an eroded bluff along the Blue Earth River at the Rapidan Dam after a partial failure of the dam has now fallen into the river.
Part of the white house that was left teetering over the edge of an eroded bluff along the Blue Earth River at the Rapidan Dam after a partial failure of the dam has now fallen into the river.
Rapidan Dam: Home falls into Blue Earth River
After the dam suffered a partial failure, a home on the western side of the dam has fallen into the Blue Earth River.
After the dam suffered a partial failure, a home on the western side of the dam has fallen into the Blue Earth River.
House falls into river at Rapidan Dam
Credit: AW Aerial. Video shows a white house fall into the Blue Earth River at the Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota.
Credit: AW Aerial. Video shows a white house fall into the Blue Earth River at the Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota.
Minnesota weather: Pleasant Wednesday, storms return Thursday night
Wednesday's temperatures are slightly below average, but it will be an overall pleasant day.
Wednesday's temperatures are slightly below average, but it will be an overall pleasant day.
MN weather: Mild Wednesday, storms return Thursday
Wednesday's temperatures are slightly below average, with highs in the 70s. It will be a mild and pleasant day with passing clouds before another round of rain returns on Thursday.
Wednesday's temperatures are slightly below average, with highs in the 70s. It will be a mild and pleasant day with passing clouds before another round of rain returns on Thursday.
State officials tour flood damage in southern Minnesota
Several Minnesota leaders got a better idea of the scope of the challenges several communities are facing on Tuesday.
Several Minnesota leaders got a better idea of the scope of the challenges several communities are facing on Tuesday.
Rapidan Dam: 114-year-old dam was in poor shape prior to failure
Federal regulators found the Rapidan Dam to be in poor condition in their recent inspections over the last few years.
Federal regulators found the Rapidan Dam to be in poor condition in their recent inspections over the last few years.
Rapidan Dam was in poor condition before breach
Federal regulators found the Rapidan Dam to be in poor condition in their recent inspections over the last few years. It?s 114 years old and like a lot of dams across the country, it is starting to act its age.
Federal regulators found the Rapidan Dam to be in poor condition in their recent inspections over the last few years. It?s 114 years old and like a lot of dams across the country, it is starting to act its age.
I-29 destroyed during South Dakota flooding
Drone video from Shaun Florke shows extensive damage along Interstate 29 in McCook Lake, South Dakota.
Drone video from Shaun Florke shows extensive damage along Interstate 29 in McCook Lake, South Dakota.
Water levels recede in northern MN, crews work to deal with flood aftermath
Communities in northern Minnesota are drying out and dealing with the aftermath of substantial rainfall last week that toppled trees, washed out roads, and caused damage to some areas.
Communities in northern Minnesota are drying out and dealing with the aftermath of substantial rainfall last week that toppled trees, washed out roads, and caused damage to some areas.