Apr 14, 2023
The Mustinka River and its tributaries experienced flooding due to the rapid snowmelt in western Minnesota caused by frozen soils and a quick thaw in the second week of April. The area, including Wheaton, saw a significant snow depth of 32 inches on April 6th. As a result, a large amount of snowmelt flowed into the waterways, leading to numerous county and township roads being submerged. To safeguard properties, many communities initiated sandbagging operations.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1092186). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Traverse County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.