Roseau, MN: June 11th

Pictures taken by DNR Waters

June 11th, 2002

Approaching RoseauHeading East on Hwy 11 into Roseau.
Roseau gageDNR Flood Warning Gage in Roseau.
For more information on the gages, see the
Minnesota Enhanced Flood Forecast/Warning System
See the Roseau river hydrograph, June 9th-15th
Roseau gageRoseau flood warning gage, closeup:
This picture was taken moments after the sand bag levee gave way. The park behind the gage flooded in a matter of seconds, the road was covered within an hour. The battery and wire connections had to be raised above the predicted crest, before the sandbags gave way to allow for continuous stage information. It worked.

Back to top