DELANO, Minnesota — More rain is on the way and the water has to go somewhere.
"It's been really high... really high water and fast current. It's really moving," said James Lundquist, who was fishing at the Crow River in downtown Delano.
Lundquist was using a five-ounce sinker on his hook to try and keep his bait place. But quickly, the current would move it to the side.
"Normally this is about how high the river would be in April or May," Lundquist said.
River levels have been going up and down. Lundquist said the fishing path had been covered in water just a few days ago. While the water has gone down, it's expected to go back up.
KARE 11 Meteorologist Jamie Kagol said rain is expected four out of the next seven days; we could see anywhere from 2-5 inches of rain through next Saturday night.
As of Sunday night, the National Water Prediction Service (NWPS) forecasts South Fork Crow River in Delano will hit major flood stage on Wednesday night. It's expected to crest Friday at 19.5 feet.
Delano Mayor Holly Schrupp said they expect to see some moderate flooding but nothing through downtown.
Monday, the Public Works team will be closing valves that allow water to flow into the river. Crews will also inspect the city's flood wall to make sure it's ready to go, if needed.
"I work for SavATree and we've been going to a lot of downed trees, a lot of trees on houses, just because the ground is so saturated," Lundquist said. "Then the root system fails and they just fall over with the winds."
The Crow River in Rockford is expected to crest just below 14 feet, at 13.5 feet, according to NWPS.
At Rockford Riverview Estates, the walking path near the river is seeing some minor flooding.
"The whole area was just dry two days ago," said resident Ken Tucker. "The rain just keeps bringing it up."
According to Kagol, Minnesota is trending above average for rain. May was nearly two inches above average.
Minnesota is not in a drought for the first time in two years. June 2022 was the last time the state was drought-free.
"Everybody's complaining that they needed the rain... I guess everybody's getting their wish," Tucker said. "They're definitely getting it now."
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