Spring Flood Outlook for Northeast MN and Northwest WI

2025 Spring Flood Outlook #3 (Mar 13, 2025)

Spring Flooding potential across the Northland is normal to below normal based on marginal amounts of snow water and deep frost depths.
Precipitation and rate of snowmelt while the ground is frozen through early spring will be one of the most important flood risk factors. This outlook does not take into account the risk of flash flooding.
Deep frost could lead to poor infiltration and efficient runoff if heavy rains fall while the ground is still frozen.

Threat	Impact to Potential Spring Flooding	Links
High River Levels	Normal to Below Normal Streamflow	USGS WaterWatch MN WI
High Soil Moisture	Normal to Below Normal	CPC Soil Moisture
Winter Precipitation	Normal to Below Normal	Climate Prediction Center 6 to 10 Day 8 - 14 Day
Current Snowpack/Liquid Equivalent	Normal to Below Normal	Current Snow Water Equivalent Analysis Snow Water Equivalent Ranking
Rate of Snowmelt	TBD	24, 48, & 72 hr Snowmelt
Frost Depth	Higher	Frost Depth Map
Spring Precipitation	TBD	Point Forecast (Next 7 Days) Precip Outlook (Upcoming Weeks)

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