Carver County flooding update Monday, April 4

CARVER COUNTY, MN – Carver County provided the following flood update for Monday, April 4:

1. Anticipated Road Closure:
Co. Rd. 27, City of Watertown
Mill Ave., between Carter & Ironwood Ave.
Co. Rd. 32, Between Vega and Co. Rd. 135, Camden Township
86th and Water Ave, Camden Township

These road closures are anticipated and are
dependent on the river forecast.

2. Anticipated Road Openings:

3. Roads Currently Open:
NEW – Hwy 41 is now open.
Co. Rd. 27, City of Watertown
Mill Ave., between Carter & Ironwood Ave.
Highway 25, North of Hwy 7 (Single Lane Only – Take Turns)
Co. Rd. 32, Between Vega and Co. Rd. 135, Camden Township
Co. Rd. 30 at the County Line, Camden Township
86th and Water Ave, Camden Township

4. Current information on Road closures in Carver County is as follows:

NEW – Co. Rd. 30 at the County Line, Camden Township
Mill Ave, between Ironwood Ave. and the County Line, city of Watertown
42nd Street, Hollywood Township
94th Street & Vega Ave., Camden Township
86th Street & Vega Ave., Camden Township
Hwy 41 River Crossing
Hwy 101 River Crossing
82nd Street between Union Ave. and Co. Rd. 32, Camden Township
Union Ave. Between 82nd Street and 78th Street, Camden Township
Yancy Ave. between 78th Street and Co. Rd. 30, Camden Township
Jonathon Carver Parkway at the Jordan river bridge
Co. Rd. 123, just north of Hwy 7, Watertown Township
Co. Rd. 40 / Main Street Bridge in downtown Carver
3rd Street Bridge in downtown Carver
2011 Flood Update #36

Monday April 4, 2011 – 2:30PM

5. The current information on the Minnesota and Crow Rivers is as follows:

Minnesota River
On the Minnesota River at Jordan the reading is 28.91 ft. with a flood stage in Jordan
of 25 ft.

The Jordan location indicates an approximate 0.02 ft decline since 10:00am this morning.

The current flood forecast from the National Weather Service indicates a crest level for the
Minnesota River at 29.6 ft. (Jordan reading) on or near Sunday April 10th.

Crow River
Mayer Location:
o On the Crow River at Hwy. 7, the reading was 13.41 ft. with a flood stage at
Mayer of 11 ft.

o The Mayer location indicates an approximate 0.07 ft. rise since 10:00am this morning.

Watertown Location (Manual Gauge)
o On the Crow River at the Co. Rd. 10 Bridge, the reading was 12.8 ft.

o The Watertown location indicates an approximate 0.12 ft. rise since 5:15pm
yesterday afternoon.

Delano Location:
o On the Crow River at Delano, the reading was 17.16 ft. with a flood stage at
Delano of 16.5ft.

o The Delano location indicates an approximate 0.09 ft. rise since 10:00am this
morning.

The current flood forecast from the National Weather Service indicates a crest level for the Crow
River at 17.4 ft. (Mayer reading) on or near Thursday April 7th.

6. Related Websites

National Weather Service – Chanhassen   http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx
State of Minnesota     http://www.state.mn.us
MN Department of Emergency Management and
Homeland Security (HSEM)    http://www.hsem.state.mn.us
MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR)  http://www.dnr.state.mn.us
MN Department of Transportation (DOT)   http://www.dot.state.mn.us
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov

7. Misc. Items

For further information contact:
Ken Carlson, Emergency Management Director – 952-361-1527
Josh Carlyle, Emergency Preparedness Planner – 952-361-1303
Tim Walsh, Safety Officer – 952-361-1539

Carver County flooding update Thursday, March 31

CARVER COUNTY, MN – Carver County issued the following flood update for Thursday, March 31:
1. Roads That Have Opened:
NEW – Co. Rd. 27, City of Watertown
NEW – Mill Ave., between Carter & Ironwood Ave.
Highway 25, North of Hwy 7 (Single Lane Only – Take Turns)
Co. Rd. 32, Between Vega and Co. Rd. 135, Camden Township
Co. Rd. 30 at the County Line, Camden Township
86th and Water Ave, Camden Township

2. Current information on Road closures in Carver County is as follows:

Mill Ave, between Ironwood Ave. and the County Line, City of Watertown
42nd Street, Hollywood Township
94th Street & Vega Ave., Camden Township
86th Street & Vega Ave., Camden Township
Hwy 41 River Crossing
Hwy 101 River Crossing
82nd Street between Union Ave. and Co. Rd. 32, Camden Township
Union Ave. Between 82nd Street and 78th Street, Camden Township
Yancy Ave. between 78th Street and Co. Rd. 30, Camden Township
Jonathon Carver Parkway at the Jordan river bridge
Co. Rd. 123, just north of Hwy 7, Watertown Township
Co. Rd. 40 / Main Street Bridge in downtown Carver
3rd Street Bridge in downtown Carver

3. The current information on the Minnesota and Crow Rivers is as follows:

Minnesota River
On the Minnesota River at Jordan the reading is 30.91 ft. with a flood stage in Jordan
of 25 ft.

The Jordan location indicates an approximate 0.39 ft decline since 4:30pm yesterday afternoon.

2011 Flood Update #29

Crow River
Mayer Location:
o On the Crow River at Hwy. 7, the reading was 13.82 ft. with a flood
stage at Mayer of 11 ft.

o The Mayer location indicates an approximate 0.38 ft. decline since
4:30pm yesterday afternoon.

Watertown Location (Manual Gauge)
o On the Crow River at the Co. Rd. 10 Bridge, the reading was 13.39 ft.

o The Watertown location indicates an approximate 0.34 ft. decline since
4:30pm yesterday afternoon.

Delano Location:
o On the Crow River at Delano, the reading was 18.16 ft. with a flood
stage at Delano of 16.5ft.

o The Delano location indicates an approximate 0.42 ft. decline since
4:30pm yesterday afternoon.

4. Related Websites

National Weather Service – Chanhassen  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx
State of Minnesota     http://www.state.mn.us
MN Department of Emergency Management and
Homeland Security (HSEM)    http://www.hsem.state.mn.us
MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) http://www.dnr.state.mn.us
MN Department of Transportation (DOT)  http://www.dot.state.mn.us
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov

5. Misc. Items

For further information contact:
Ken Carlson, Emergency Management Director – 952-361-1527
Josh Carlyle, Emergency Preparedness Planner – 952-361-1303
Tim Walsh, Safety Officer – 952-361-1539

Carver County flooding update Wednesday, March 30

CARVER COUNTY, MN – Carver County provided the following flood update for Wednesday, March 30:

1. Roads That Have Opened:
NEW – Co. Rd. 32, Between Vega and Co. Rd. 135, Camden Township
NEW – Co. Rd. 30 at the County Line, Camden Township
86th and Water Ave, Camden Township

2. Current information on Road closures in Carver County is as follows:

NEW – Highway 25, North of Hwy 7 (Levee Construction) Will Open Later Today
Mill Ave, City of Watertown
42nd Street, Hollywood Township
Co. Rd. 27, City of Watertown
94th Street & Vega Ave., Camden Township
86th Street & Vega Ave., Camden Township
Hwy 41 River Crossing
Hwy 101 River Crossing
Mill Ave. at Ironwood Ave., City of Watertown
82nd Street between Union Ave. and Co. Rd. 32, Camden Township
Union Ave. Between 82nd Street and 78th Street, Camden Township
Yancy Ave. between 78th Street and Co. Rd. 30, Camden Township
Jonathon Carver Parkway at the Jordan river bridge
Co. Rd. 123, just north of Hwy 7, Watertown Township
Co. Rd. 40 / Main Street Bridge in downtown Carver
3rd Street Bridge in downtown Carver

3. The current information on the Minnesota and Crow Rivers is as follows:

Minnesota River
On the Minnesota River at Jordan the reading is 31.42 ft. with a flood stage in Jordan
of 25 ft.

The Jordan location indicates an approximate 0.05 ft decline since 8:45am this morning.

2011 Flood Update #27

Crow River
Mayer Location:
o On the Crow River at Hwy. 7, the reading was 14.29 ft. with a flood
stage at Mayer of 11 ft.

o The Mayer location indicates an approximate 0.11 ft. decline since
8:45am this morning.

Watertown Location (Manual Gauge)
o On the Crow River at the Co. Rd. 10 Bridge, the reading was 13.93 ft.

o The Watertown location indicates an approximate 0.37 ft. decline since
4:15pm yesterday afternoon.

Delano Location:
o On the Crow River at Delano, the reading was 18.67 ft. with a flood
stage at Delano of 16.5ft.

o The Delano location indicates an approximate 0.16 ft. decline since
8:45am this morning.

4. Related Websites

National Weather Service – Chanhassen  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx
State of Minnesota     http://www.state.mn.us
MN Department of Emergency Management and
Homeland Security (HSEM)    http://www.hsem.state.mn.us
MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) http://www.dnr.state.mn.us
MN Department of Transportation (DOT)  http://www.dot.state.mn.us
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov

5. Misc. Items
For further information contact:
Ken Carlson, Emergency Management Director – 952-361-1527
Josh Carlyle, Emergency Preparedness Planner – 952-361-1303
Tim Walsh, Safety Officer – 952-361-1539

Carver County flood update Tuesday, March 29

CARVER COUNTY, MN – Carver County issued the following flood update for Tuesday, March 29:

1. Roads That Have Opened:
86th and Water Ave, Camden Township

2. Current information on road closures in Carver County is as follows:

Highway 25, North of Hwy 7 (Detour Is Posted Near Intersection)
o Emergency Vehicles Have Access to the Area.
Mill Ave, City of Watertown
42nd Street, Hollywood Township
Co. Rd. 32, Between Vega and Co. Rd. 135
Co. Rd. 27, City of Watertown
94th Street & Vega Ave.
86th Street & Vega Ave.
Hwy 41 River Crossing
Hwy 101 River Crossing
Mill Ave. at Ironwood Ave. In Watertown
Co. Rd. 30 at the County Line
82nd Street between Union Ave. and Co. Rd. 32
Union Ave. Between 82nd Street and 78th Street
Yancy Ave. between 78th Street and Co. Rd. 30
Jonathon Carver Parkway at the Jordan river bridge
Co. Rd. 123, just north of Hwy 7
Co. Rd. 40 / Main Street Bridge in downtown Carver
3rd Street Bridge in downtown Carver

2011 Flood Update #24
4. The current information on the Minnesota and Crow Rivers is as follows:

Minnesota River
On the Minnesota River at Jordan the reading is 31.73 ft. with a flood stage in Jordan of 25 ft. The Jordan location indicates an approximate 0.03 ft decline since 4:15pm yesterday afternoon.

Crow River
Mayer Location:
o On the Crow River at Hwy. 7, the reading was 15.01 ft. with a flood
stage at Mayer of 11 ft.

o The Mayer location indicates an approximate 0.39 ft. decline since
4:15pm yesterday afternoon.

Watertown Location (Manual Gauge)
o On the Crow River at the Co. Rd. 10 Bridge, the reading was 14.5 ft.

o The Watertown location indicates an approximate 0.38 ft. decline since
4:15pm yesterday afternoon.

Delano Location:
o On the Crow River at Delano, the reading was 19.31 ft. with a flood
stage at Delano of 16.5ft.

o The Delano location indicates an approximate 0.36 ft. decline since
4:15pm yesterday afternoon.

5. Related Websites

National Weather Service – Chanhassen  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx
State of Minnesota     http://www.state.mn.us
MN Department of Emergency Management and
Homeland Security (HSEM)    http://www.hsem.state.mn.us
MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) http://www.dnr.state.mn.us
MN Department of Transportation (DOT)  http://www.dot.state.mn.us
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov

6. Misc. Items
For further information contact:
Ken Carlson, Emergency Management Director – 952-361-1527
Josh Carlyle, Emergency Preparedness Planner – 952-361-1303
Tim Walsh, Safety Officer – 952-361-1539

Wright County Road 35 has been reopened

WRIGHT COUNTY, MN – Wright County Highway Department announced today County Road 35 (Wolff’s Swamp) is now open between County Road 6 and County Road 7. Water has receded. There was some remaining ice covering, but most has been removed and the rest should disappear soon as a result of the sun’s effect.

Carver County flood update Monday, March 28

CARVER COUNTY, MN – Carver County issued the following flood update Monday, March 28:

1. Current information on Road closures in Carver County is as follows:

Highway 25, North of Hwy 7 (Detour Is Posted Near Intersection)
o Emergency Vehicles Have Access to the Area.
Mill Ave, City of Watertown
86th and Water Ave
42nd Street, Hollywood Township
Co. Rd. 32, Between Vega and Co. Rd. 135
Co. Rd. 27, City of Watertown
94th Street & Vega Ave.
86th Street & Vega Ave.
Hwy 41 River Crossing
Hwy 101 River Crossing
Mill Ave. at Ironwood Ave. In Watertown
Co. Rd. 30 at the County Line
82nd Street between Union Ave. and Co. Rd. 32
Union Ave. Between 82nd Street and 78th Street
Yancy Ave. between 78th Street and Co. Rd. 30
Jonathon Carver Parkway at the Jordan river bridge
Co. Rd. 123, just north of Hwy 7
Co. Rd. 40 / Main Street Bridge in downtown Carver
3rd Street Bridge in downtown Carver.

2011 Flood Update #22
3. The current information on the Minnesota and Crow Rivers is as follows:

Minnesota River
On the Minnesota River at Jordan the reading is 31.78 ft. with a flood stage in Jordan
of 25 ft.

The Jordan location indicates an approximate 0.15 ft rise since 3:00pm yesterday afternoon.

The current flood forecast from the National Weather Service indicates a crest level for the Minnesota River at 32.1 ft. (Jordan reading) on or near Tuesday March 29th.

Crow River
Mayer Location:
o On the Crow River at Hwy. 7, the reading was 15.57 ft. with a flood
stage at Mayer of 11 ft.

o The Mayer location indicates an approximate 0.51 ft. decline since
3:00pm yesterday afternoon.

Watertown Location (Manual Gauge)
o On the Crow River at the Co. Rd. 10 Bridge, the reading was 15.03 ft.

o The Watertown location indicates an approximate 0.67 ft. decline since
3:00pm yesterday afternoon.

Delano Location:
o On the Crow River at Delano, the reading was 19.82 ft. with a flood
stage at Delano of 16.5ft.

o The Delano location indicates an approximate 0.01 ft. decline since
3:00pm yesterday afternoon.

4. Related Websites

National Weather Service – Chanhassen  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx
State of Minnesota     http://www.state.mn.us
MN Department of Emergency Management and
Homeland Security (HSEM)    http://www.hsem.state.mn.us
MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) http://www.dnr.state.mn.us
MN Department of Transportation (DOT)  http://www.dot.state.mn.us
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov

5. Misc. Items

For further information contact:
Ken Carlson, Emergency Management Director – 952-361-1527
Josh Carlyle, Emergency Preparedness Planner – 952-361-1303
Tim Walsh, Safety Officer – 952-361-1539

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