Water Level Update – July 13, 2023

MCWD Classified with Severe Drought
The U.S. Drought Monitor map releases an update every week. The July 11, 2023 drought map for Minnesota, shown below on the right, identifies that approximately 11.25% of the state has been classified with severe drought, including the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). Impacts associated with a severe drought classification include very low river flows, fish kills, stressed landscapes with leaves changing color early, and a high fire danger. Check out Minnesota Public Radio’s July 11 Updraft post about the deepening drought and impacts to Lake Minnetonka.

IN THIS UPDATE:

• Drought Conditions Worsen
  • MCWD Classified with Moderate Drought
  • Record Dry May and June June Causes Low Water Levels
• Current Water Levels
  • Creeks Draining into Lake Minnetonka Have Gone Dry
  • Lake Minnetonka Level
  • Severe Drought Conditions Result in Closure of Gray’s Bay Dam
  • Minnehaha Creek Flow
  • Tools & Technology Inform Gray’s Bay Dam Operations
  • Water Level Resources
• Drought Conditions Favor Wild Rice at Minnehaha Creek Headwaters

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