Flooding

Flooding updates: Sign up for SMS alerts on the latest flood news + text us your questions. Connect with the newsroom about our coverage.

Ice jams: Destructive, hard to predict, tough to prevent
They're unpredictable; they're tough to address; and they can have significant impacts. As ice on rivers and creeks melts, cracks and otherwise breaks up, it can build up against natural bends in the waterway or structures -- like bridges or piers -- jutting into it as the water flows downstream.
Preparing for a flood? Here's some sandbagging 101
There's plenty of flooding in the forecast for Minnesota and the rest of the Midwest. Here are some basic tips on how to prepare a sandbag dike.