SHAKOPEE, Minn. — If the partially submerged rollercoaster tracks at Valleyfair weren't enough proof, Shakopee city officials confirmed on Tuesday that this year's flooding was significant.
According to a press release, the Minnesota River crested at 719.4 feet in Shakopee early Saturday morning, slightly higher than the 1993 flood, which crested at 719.29 feet. The flooding didn't quite reach the levels of the 1965 Shakopee flooding when the river crested at 721.8 feet, but the water levels are higher than they've been in decades. Last week, officials at Vallefair said three rides were under 14 feet of water.
While the river is receding, it's still high and several areas remain under water.
"We are so grateful for the community stepping in to help us out," Valleyfair spokesperson Melissa Ferlaak said last week.
The amusement park is still open despite having to implement off-site parking. According to the park's website, the normal main guest lot will reopen Friday, July 5.
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