Water Level Update – June 16, 2023

MCWD Classified with Moderate Drought
The U.S. Drought Monitor map releases an update every Thursday. The June 13, 2023 drought map update for Minnesota, shown below, identifies that approximately 18.85% of the state has been classified with moderate drought, including the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). Impacts associated with a moderate drought classification include lower than normal lake and stream levels.

IN THIS UPDATE:

• Twin Cities in Moderate Drought
  • MCWD Classified with Moderate Drought
  • Record Dry Mid-May to Mid-June Causes Low Water Levels
• Current Water Levels
  • Lake Minnetonka
  • Gray’s Bay Dam Operations During Drought
  • Minnehaha Creek Flow
  • Water Level Resources

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