Recent severe storms and major flooding in the Midwest have resulted in at least two fatalities, with a dam in southern Minnesota facing the risk of failure. The Rapidan Dam near Mankato, built in the early 1900s, is currently in an 'imminent failure condition,' as announced by The Blue Earth County government.
The dam, which has been in a state of disrepair according to a 2021 study, was still standing as of Tuesday afternoon. While there are no immediate plans for mass evacuations, downstream residents have been advised to stay vigilant.
