While flood potential has been relatively low across the state thus far this spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds Minnesotans that it is always important to be prepared for flood conditions. Flooding might not be on people’s minds, given last year’s extensive drought in Minnesota. “Much of Minnesota was in severe drought last year and snowmelt has been gradual and prolonged for much of the state this spring, but drought doesn’t mean floods won’t happen,” State Climatologist Luigi Romolo said. “Because of climate change, Minnesota has experienced a significant increase in extreme rainstorms over large areas since 2000....

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