Rapidan Dam partial failure: What happens if the dam collapses?
Officials are continuing to monitor the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota after a partial failure on Monday.
Officials are continuing to monitor the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota after a partial failure on Monday.
MN weather: Scattered showers possible Tuesday afternoon
The humidity is falling on Tuesday, making for a more comfortable day. There is a chance for scattered showers in the afternoon for southern Minnesota, but the rain will be light and won?t cause further issues for flooded areas. Another round of scattered showers is possible overnight into early Wednesday morning.
The humidity is falling on Tuesday, making for a more comfortable day. There is a chance for scattered showers in the afternoon for southern Minnesota, but the rain will be light and won?t cause further issues for flooded areas. Another round of scattered showers is possible overnight into early Wednesday morning.
NASA to launch important weather satellite
NASA is getting ready to launch the latest GOES-U weather satellite on Tuesday. NOAA Director Dr. Elsayed Talaat joined FOX 9's Morning News to share about the mission, the satellite's importance, and how it can help predict potential flooding and other natural disasters. To learn more about the project, visit www.noaa.gov/goes-u.
NASA is getting ready to launch the latest GOES-U weather satellite on Tuesday. NOAA Director Dr. Elsayed Talaat joined FOX 9's Morning News to share about the mission, the satellite's importance, and how it can help predict potential flooding and other natural disasters. To learn more about the project, visit www.noaa.gov/goes-u.
Flooding impacts Twin Cities metro area
Cities in the greater metro area are starting to close roads, parks, and trails as river levels continue to rise. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has the latest from Burnsville.
Cities in the greater metro area are starting to close roads, parks, and trails as river levels continue to rise. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has the latest from Burnsville.
Minnesota lawmakers to tour flood damage
FOX 9?s Se Kwon visits the City of Henderson, which is just one area dealing with flooding from the Minnesota River. As the state continues to deal with flood waters, Minnesota lawmakers plan to survey flood damage on Tuesday.
FOX 9?s Se Kwon visits the City of Henderson, which is just one area dealing with flooding from the Minnesota River. As the state continues to deal with flood waters, Minnesota lawmakers plan to survey flood damage on Tuesday.
Some UPS drivers still waiting for air conditioning in trucks as temperatures soar nationwide
Some UPS drivers are still waiting for air-conditioned trucks as some areas around the country face sweltering heat just days into the official summer season.
Some UPS drivers are still waiting for air-conditioned trucks as some areas around the country face sweltering heat just days into the official summer season.
Waterville still in major flood stage as National Guard steps in to help
The small community of Waterville, Minnesota, continues to battle historic flooding, as the National Guard arrived to provide some relief and residents continued to work around the clock to save their homes.
The small community of Waterville, Minnesota, continues to battle historic flooding, as the National Guard arrived to provide some relief and residents continued to work around the clock to save their homes.
Minnesota weather: Warm but comfortable Tuesday as humidity falls
It's a warm Tuesday with lower humidity making for a more comfortable day.
It's a warm Tuesday with lower humidity making for a more comfortable day.
MN weather: Comfy Tuesday as humidity falls
It's a more comfortable day on Tuesday as the humidity falls and temperatures stay in the mid-80s. There's a chance for a sprinkle in the afternoon, but it will otherwise be a dry day with a partly cloudy sky.
It's a more comfortable day on Tuesday as the humidity falls and temperatures stay in the mid-80s. There's a chance for a sprinkle in the afternoon, but it will otherwise be a dry day with a partly cloudy sky.
Waterville continues battle against floodwaters
The battle is still ongoing in Waterville as the small city battles a historic flood in southern Minnesota.
The battle is still ongoing in Waterville as the small city battles a historic flood in southern Minnesota.
Work continues after partial Rapidan Dam failure
Work is ongoing into the evening hours after a partial failure of the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota.
Work is ongoing into the evening hours after a partial failure of the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota.
MN weather: Keeping a cap on the storms
A low atmospheric cap is keeping storms from developing in Minnesota. Right now, conditions are right for strong storms. But will it last? Ian Leonard has your forecast.
A low atmospheric cap is keeping storms from developing in Minnesota. Right now, conditions are right for strong storms. But will it last? Ian Leonard has your forecast.
Mississippi River flooding starts, worst yet to come
The Mississippi River is headed for major flooding in the Metro in the coming days.
The Mississippi River is headed for major flooding in the Metro in the coming days.
South Dakota flooding leaves 1 dead
Catastrophic flooding along the Big Sioux River has left one person dead in South Dakota.
Catastrophic flooding along the Big Sioux River has left one person dead in South Dakota.
Rapidan Dam failure: Home teeters on brink
The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota has suffered a partial failure but remains intact as of Monday afternoon. Officials say the failure was on the west abutment. The river flow is being diverted along the west side, leaving a nearby home at risk of collapse.
The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota has suffered a partial failure but remains intact as of Monday afternoon. Officials say the failure was on the west abutment. The river flow is being diverted along the west side, leaving a nearby home at risk of collapse.
Drone video: Rapidan Dam suffers partial failure
The Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota has suffered a partial failure, sending water over the side.
The Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota has suffered a partial failure, sending water over the side.
MN weather: Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for metro, W. Wisconsin
9;45 p.m. update: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Twin Cities and areas to the east.
9;45 p.m. update: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Twin Cities and areas to the east.
MN weather: Strong storms possible Monday evening
Ian Leonard is tracking an upgraded threat of severe weather for the Twin Cities metro and areas to the southeast.
Ian Leonard is tracking an upgraded threat of severe weather for the Twin Cities metro and areas to the southeast.
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SkyFOX over floodwaters in Waterville, Minnesota [RAW]
SkyFOX over Waterville, Minnesota, on June 24 to survey damage caused by the historic flooding.
SkyFOX over Waterville, Minnesota, on June 24 to survey damage caused by the historic flooding.
Rapidan Dam intact but facing imminent failure
View of the situation at the Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota at 1:30 p.m. on June 24, 2024
View of the situation at the Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota at 1:30 p.m. on June 24, 2024