Six inches of rain in Mankato last night. We need a local report.
Steve replies:
Stan,
We did get about 6 inches. In fact, for us, the rain couldn't have been better.
We just planted about 50 more shrubs and perennials in the past several days so they all appreciate the soaking. The first inch of rain came down slowly over the whole day yesterday which was perfect. During the night and off and on this morning we have had downpours, but we are high and dry where we are situated.
Unfortunately some people at lower elevations may not have appreciated it so much, although the numerous flood retention ponds installed in the last two decades around Mankato and the "Great Concrete River Wall" along the Minnesota River protect most of Mankato.
Other places along the various southern Minnesota rivers and up and downstream from Mankato on the Minnesota River will probably be feeling it today.
Thanks for checking up on us though.
Steve
