The Mississippi River has reached major flood stage in St. Paul, and it still hasn't crested.
Water from the Mississippi has spilled its banks at Harriet Island Park, with Warner and Shepard roads both closed on the north side of the river as it bends through Minnesota's capital city.
Many of the local rivers will be cresting this week and fortunately, the weather looks to remain dry. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/lvBFRxgim5
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) March 24, 2019At the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, Fort Snelling State Park is closed because of rising water.
Officials at the park say animals living in there aren't adversely affected by the high water, and it's possible the area won't completely dry out until after the Memorial Day weekend.
Fort Snelling State Park’s maple syrup programs are canceled for the foreseeable future due to the threat of flooding and the renovation of the visitor center. However, there are many other maple syrup events you can attend! Check out the schedule here: https://t.co/dFXT4HtiWK pic.twitter.com/VXWKLH2A5U
— Minnesota StateParks (@mnstateparks) March 13, 2019In the south metro, the Minnesota River is over its banks in Savage, officials there saying the water hasn't been this high since 2013.
At Prairie Island Community southeast of the metro, sandbags are piled to protect property, including Treasure Island Casino.
Leaders of the community say the entertainment complex is not in danger of being flooded out.
With temperatures expected to reach into the 70's on Wednesday, melting of the remaining snow will accelerate and that could lead to higher water levels of Minnesota rivers and streams.
