Important messages for this week:
- Weather forecast for the next several days looks dry; steady snowmelt/runoff expected
- Lake levels do not rise as quickly as river levels
- Prior Lake Outlet Structure low-flow gate is open; water is discharging from Prior Lake
- City is following its Flood Response Policy
The Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWD) & City of Prior Lake staff are monitoring the weather and current snowpack conditions in the watershed above Prior Lake to make sure we are prepared for any potential spring flooding. There is above-average snowpack in the watershed. The Prior Lake Outlet Structure continues to function and release water out of the system. The District manages the Prior Lake outlet structure and opened the low-flow gate of the outlet structure March 5. According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, the presence and severity of the flooding will depend on the weather conditions for the rest of March into April. District and City staff will continue to keep an eye on the situation and provide updates. (Read more)