MPR’s Erin Galbally reports on record breaking floods that have divided downtown Austin, Minnesota. Heavy rains caused the Cedar River, Dobbins Creek and Turtle Creek to overflow into basements and roadways. Some in community find themselves without a home or belongings.

In the spring of 2000, floodwaters in Austin, Minnesota, crested at 23.4 feet, the highest on record (surpassing the record set in 1978). Despite the all time high, overall damage was less. Far fewer homes received flood damage than in the multiple flood events due to structures removal from flood plain.