Gallery: High water in Albert Lea
Published 9:35 am Sunday, June 23, 2013
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- The bridge to Katherine Island is closed Sunday morning as the island is beneath the water of Fountain Lake for the most part. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- Trees and signs that normally align the shore of Fountain Lake at New Denmark Park are in the water Sunday morning. More storms forecast for Sunday are expected to keep the water high. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- Sandbags protect the shoreline at the Fountain Lake dam Sunday morning while Katherine Island is mostly under water. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- Water gushes over the dam at the outlet of Fountain Lake in June after heavy rain. Sandbags protect the shoreline near the dam. –Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- Barricades block traffic on East Main Street near Hanson Tire on Sunday morning. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- Water covers the sand and grass at City Beach on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea on Sunday morning. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- A paddleboat floats above the dock it is tied to on Fountain Lake. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- The flags for the United States and Minnesota fly on Fountain Lake from an underwater dock. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- Boat lifts in Edgewater Bay are visible but are missing their boats. Their docks are under water and not visible. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- A boat lift in Edgewater Bay is tied to a tree Sunday morning. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- High water crossing a park road prompted city workers to close the gate to the lower portion of Edgewater Park. The other park road that takes the high ground remains open through the park. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- A sign indicates Lakeview Boulevard is under water Sunday morning. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- Road blocks prevent automobiles from driving into high water Sunday morning on East Main Street in Albert Lea near Godfather’s Pizza. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
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- Jordan Wolney of Albert Lea fishes Lakeview Boulevard on Sunday morning. He said he hadn’t caught anything but could see fish swimming in the street. — Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune
About Tim Engstrom
Tim Engstrom is the editor of the Albert Lea Tribune. He resides in Albert Lea with his wife, two sons and dog.
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