High Minnehaha Creek Flows Expected Until Mid-November

Unseasonably wet weather is continuing to pose challenges for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) as it manages water levels on Minnehaha Creek and Lake Minnetonka.

Following the rainfall Sept. 21, Minnehaha Creek's water level jumped by about 1.5 feet, pushing the creek out of its banks in places and causing localized flooding.

The creek's water level is receding and it should be back within its banks within 24 to 36 hours, according to a news release.

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The rainy weather comes at a time when MCWD is lowering the discharge of water at the Gray's Bay Dam at Lake Minnetonka to make room in the creek for runoff from local streets and saturated ground.

With the weather system now past, MCWD has increased the discharge to continue lowering the lake level.

Communities along the creek, including St. Louis Park, can expect to see high creek flows until mid-November.

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