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As the City of Delano continues to monitor rising Crow River levels, it is important that residents, property owners, and other stakeholders are able to keep up with the latest information regarding this challenge. The City has organized this section of our website to get relevant and timely information into the hands of the people that need it the most. Please keep up with this and view the updates and question and anwers portion of our site for information as it happens. The City will maintain this site with the latest up-to-date information through the coming flood season. Projections – The National Weather Service (NOAA) along with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) have established a Crow River monitoring station here in Delano. The equipment is located in the downtown area and gives real time feedback about water levels. This data, along with other factors such as weather forecasts, snow pack, and frost levels help both the NOAA and MnDNR make predictions about what is expected to happen with river as the spring thaw begins. These predictions will be updated frequently, depnding on flooding potential, throughout the spring. Preparations – The City has been actively preparing for river levels to raise drastically in the coming month. The City’s Emergency Management Plan provides the process and the City is actively review its protocols. Both the Council and Staff have begun planning for contingencies as the water levels push up the banks. If you have any questions, please contact Delano City Offices at 763-972-0550 or submit your question. In the event volunteers are needed a Release and Waiver of Liability is required and turned into the City of Delano. Crow River Flooding Updates:
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