Spring Snowmelt Causes Flooding Conditions on Hibbing?

4/2/2024 (Permalink)

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During the spring, Hibbing residents can sustain flooding damage. Our local Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing teams have the training, equipment, and experience to mitigate and restore flooding damage “Like it never even happened.” Snowmelt, ice jams, and precipitation primarily drive these flooding conditions. Here are some potential spring flooding scenarios:

River Flooding: Hibbing’s proximity to rivers and streams, like the St. Louis River, makes the area vulnerable to river flooding. As temperatures rise and snow begins to melt in the spring, river levels can increase rapidly, leading to river flooding. Ice jams exacerbate this flooding by causing water to back up and overflow onto nearby land.

Urban Flooding: Heavy rainfall combined with melting snow can overwhelm stormwater drainage systems, leading to urban flooding. Low-lying areas and locations with poor drainage infrastructure are particularly susceptible to inundation during the spring months.

Flash Flooding: Intense rainstorms, though less common in the region during the spring, can still occur and result in flash flooding.

Groundwater Flooding: As snow melts and precipitation infiltrates the soil, groundwater levels can rise, flooding groundwater. This type of flooding may not be as visible as river or urban flooding but can still cause damage to basements, crawl spaces, and underground infrastructure.

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Our local Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing teams are on call and Here to Help ® 24 hours a day when your home or commercial business has damage from flooding. Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

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