The Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, near Mankato, is in imminent danger of failure due to severe flooding and debris accumulation. The dam, built between 1908 and 1910 for hydroelectric purposes, has experienced significant erosion on its west side. County officials, along with Xcel Energy, are addressing power outages and monitoring nearby bridges for debris. The Blue Earth River at the dam has risen 10 feet since last Thursday, although this level is still below historic flood crests. Residents living downstream have been warned and evacuations have been ordered for those in low-lying areas of the Minnesota River Valley. Emergency management and public works staff continue to monitor the situation closely, noting a partial failure on the west abutment but no current plans for a mass evacuation.
Blue Earth County officials warn about the failing condition of the #RapidanDam in #Minnesota. https://t.co/18Scavl4LF
A Minnesota dam is on the brink of collapse due to flooding | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/lwqxSzsmSU
What measures are being taken to ensure the safety of residents near the Minnesota dam that is on the verge of failure, as seen in the recent video footage? #MinnesotaDam #SafetyFirst #EmergencyResponse
Mankato Flooding Leads To Rapidan Dam Damage In Blue Earth County: 'Imminent Failure' Threat https://t.co/ey8fVA2VTm
In Minnesota, officials and dam operators in Rapidan are on high alert due to significant flooding of the Blue Earth River. The Rapidan Dam's integrity is compromised by debris accumulation, putting it at imminent risk of failure. Evacuations have been ordered for those at risk. https://t.co/dZuWgQT9Lh
Minnesota Dam in ‘Imminent Failure Condition,’ As Stunning Images Show Massive Flood Destruction https://t.co/HSYbDOL8Dp
Video shows Minnesota dam on verge of failure as residents remain on high alert https://t.co/4DRNdnajlQ
Showers are approaching the Blue Earth River, and could exacerbate the uncontrolled breach, and imminent failure, of the Rapidan Dam. This is south of Mankato, Minnesota. https://t.co/L82N4TUUVv https://t.co/nGTs382vPK
🚨😱 Devastating footage of the Dam breach at Rapidan Dam Park in #Minnesota 😱🚨 The water is flowing rapidly, threatening the homes near Blue Earth River. The situation is dire and expected to worsen as the dam breach is uncontrollable. 🌊 Please stay safe and be aware of… https://t.co/vbwZh6DXFq
UPDATE: Blue Earth County Public Works, Emergency Management and Sheriff’s Office staff continue to monitor the Rapidan Dam. There has been a partial failure on the west abutment. The dam in still intact and there are no current plans for a mass evacuation. A portion of the… https://t.co/XzlRj9JSGd
Minnesota's Rapidan Dam collapses - sweeping one building into the raging waters https://t.co/dWJUClCZgP https://t.co/FLwLawhy8k
A Minnesota Dam Is In "Imminent Failure Condition" https://t.co/sJZ1CtfpUa
The Rapidan Dam is in a precarious state after recent flooding of the Blue Earth River, prompting officials to warn the public that the structure is in "imminent failure condition." Watch live from Minnesota ⬇️
A dam on a Minnesota river has failed due to major flooding and the images are beyond scary https://t.co/6QEgrjNMJG
A dam holding back swollen flood waters in Minnesota was at risk of failure Monday as intense weather buffeted much of the US https://t.co/y2RXMqcla3
There is a small hydro station … some reports said it was washed away Rapidan Dam might collapse… https://t.co/o59fAcH8yx
BREAKING: Rapidan Dam in Minnesota is in 'imminent failure condition' amid flooding as officials warn residents downstream https://t.co/QDwqO6qJMF
🚨🇺🇸 RAPIDAN DAM IN MINNESOTA AT IMMINENT RISK OF FAILURE The Rapidan Dam in south-central Minnesota is at imminent risk of failure due to accumulating debris and flooding along the Blue Earth River. An Xcel Energy substation was washed away, and crews are working to restore… https://t.co/L6sREGIoFU
BREAKING: Authorities warn that a dam in 🇺🇸 Rapidan, Minnesota is at risk of immediate failure following recent flooding
🚨#BREAKING: Emergency officials are on high alert as a Minnesota dam is in imminent danger of critical failure 📌#Rapidan | #Minnesota Currently, emergency officials and dam operators in Rapidan, Minnesota, are on high alert following recent heavy flooding of the Blue Earth… https://t.co/SBUjh7Kh5Y
Debris and trees are swept away at the Rapidan Dam in Minnesota, which is in 'imminent failure condition' following recent flooding of the Blue Earth River. https://t.co/EPGuIgAqHF
A dam holding back swollen flood waters in Minnesota was at risk of failure Monday as intense weather buffeted much of the US. https://t.co/lPj5iFCxNt
Livestream of the Rapidan Dam, south of Mankato in Minnesota which is in "imminent failure condition"..... Link below... https://t.co/pocV26tzIW
Authorities are warning Minnesota's Rapidan Dam may fail imminently after heavy flooding. More: https://t.co/ScYmHbiw9i #NewsNationNow https://t.co/7VBiqR9voe
BREAKING: The Rapidan Dam is in a precarious state after recent flooding of the Blue Earth River, prompting officials to warn the public that the structure is in "imminent failure condition." Watch live from Minnesota ⬇️
WOW😮 New video from above the Rapidan Dam in Minnesota shows the structure in danger of failing due to catastrophic flooding. #mnwx Residents downstream have been warned about the situation. https://t.co/6dvm6Pk9KU
A build-up of debris has county officials monitoring the dam in Rapidan Township, Minn. https://t.co/mFoQKkn9Fe
Current look of the Rapidan Dam, south of Mankato in Minnesota which is in "imminent failure condition"..... #RapidanDam https://t.co/Wx4kc8ZdeM
The Rapidan Dam is in a precarious state after recent flooding of the Blue Earth River, prompting Minnesota officials to warn the public that the structure is in "imminent failure condition." https://t.co/pa71OidNEv
🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨🚨 In a shocking turn of events, @POTUS’s build it back better has failed! A dam has burst in Minnesota putting many at risk. More to come on this development. Video Credit: @TheCalvinCooli1 https://t.co/nZEwjZRuuT
🚨Just in: A Dam in Minnesota is currently in a critical state, posing an imminent risk of failure. https://t.co/AYFljgeX2P
MINNESOTA DAM IN IMMINENT DANGER OF CRITICAL FAILURE - OFFICIALS https://t.co/lTf4khC3bt
Flooding on the Blue Earth River caused the Rapidan Dam to fail on Monday morning. Le Sueur County residents in low-lying areas of the Minnesota River Valley are advised to evacuate. https://t.co/xFLXgJrhoj
BREAKING – a dam in southern Minnesota is at risk of failing: https://t.co/0wIaOt7SPq
#BREAKING: The Rapidan Dam in Minnesota is in imminent failure condition. @AriWeather has the details. https://t.co/RMt0bJrgaS https://t.co/7FROzqknb7
Minnesota's Rapidan Dam in 'imminent failure condition' after heavy flooding, residents warned https://t.co/nHJusmJTAq https://t.co/WVqJGxo4PB
The Rapidan Dam 'imminent failure' is actually the water carving around the dam. Rapidan Dam is listed as 87' tall and 475' wide. https://t.co/UNbt5Rl1C3 https://t.co/Tu5x0UUCps
The news out of Mankato is devastating. Dam failures can be catastrophic. You have my word: I’ll do everything I can to make sure that the federal government is a good partner with the state to help Minnesotans recover from this. https://t.co/eAIapl1FUg
The Rapidam Dam in Minnesota is collapsing. Another American disaster. Hurry !! We must send more money to Ukraine. https://t.co/F8iUjDHOsc
🚨BREAKING NOW: Video showing the Rapidan Dam near Rapidan, Minnesota failing! Dam operators report the river has eroded earth around the dam and is uncontrolled and have stated the Dam itself has not failed but there are growing concerns that it may collapse at some point… https://t.co/Rua96vmoI9
JUST IN: The Rapidan Dam in Mankato, Minnesota is in imminent danger of failing. According to officials, the dam may fail as debris continues to pile up around it. The dam was built between 1908 & 1910 for hydroelectric purposes. Residents living downstream have been warned… https://t.co/TsBnyF7rrE
BREAKING: The Rapidan Dam in Minnesota is at imminent risk of failure due to the pressure from days of torrential rain and collected debris. https://t.co/ZfGtmckdew
Flooding leaves Rapidan Dam in Minnesota in 'imminent failure condition': What to know https://t.co/vpp8qV7XLz
More video of Rapidan Dam, south of Manakto in Minnesota which is in "imminent failure condition"..... https://t.co/rq3dWsq0FI
The Blue Earth River at the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota rose 10 feet since last Thursday. Interestingly, while high, that level is still below #flood crests in mid-Jan 2020 and April 1965, per NOAA. #mnwx https://t.co/8IJAeKniJX
Rapidan Dam in 'imminent failure condition' in south central Minnesota Live updates: https://t.co/EOmOcz8lY3 Flash Flood Warning for Blue Earth County until 4:30 PM. Hwy 169 ramps near Mankato/North Mankato closed as the city constructs an earthen dike in this area. https://t.co/WVkTMMMWdG
Rapidan Dam just south of Manakto. Imminent failure condition. The video is surreal. https://t.co/kUIzpfQnke https://t.co/xjJ7CfwlaY
BREAKING: The Rapidan Dam near Mankato has failed due to flooding and debris on the Blue Earth River. https://t.co/sG1fDhHuQE https://t.co/Be2QIQTgk5
The Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is in "imminent failure condition," after flooding hit the area, according to city officials. https://t.co/XnER33USSn
Blue Earth County Sheriff: Rapidan Dam in “imminent failure condition” #Minnesota https://t.co/KKyAhmPozn
Century-old dam on the cusp of "imminent failure" outside Mankato, MN https://t.co/2Kv50CWPA9
🚨 Blue Earth County's Emergency Management reported debris accumulation at the Rapidan Dam. The dam is in imminent failure condition, with significant erosion on its west side. County staff and Xcel Energy are addressing power outages and monitoring nearby bridges for debris.… https://t.co/PW8Owydvxh
Rapidan Dam this morning. https://t.co/a8xeAcloeL
Flash Flood Warning including Blue Earth County, MN until 4:30 PM CDT https://t.co/Rr4APsCXOr
Flash Flood Warning including Owatonna MN, Faribault MN and Waseca MN until 4:00 AM CDT https://t.co/xyi3xItHef
Significant flash flooding is likely overnight across extreme southern Minnesota and northern Iowa, in a corridor near the state line. Make sure you have a way to get alerts overnight - especially if in a low lying area or outdoors camping. Water moves FAST! #MNwx #IAwx https://t.co/YWwEYe28Lz
Flash Flood Warning including Albert Lea MN, Fairmont MN and Blue Earth MN until 3:30 AM CDT https://t.co/8236dv6V4i
Flash Flood Warning including Mankato MN, North Mankato MN and Lake Crystal MN until 2:30 PM CDT https://t.co/Pa2QQIbu6t