Weather Alert Watch
Severe Flood Watch

Flood Watch for Olmsted; Winona; Mower +2 more

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Where: A portion of...

MNOlmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston

Official alert brief

.5 to 8 inches of rain fell across portions of southeast Minnesota overnight which led to flooding over roadways and road closures. An additional 1 to 3 inches, locally up to 5 inches, is possible after 8 AM CDT today which could lead to additional flooding impacts, especially over areas that saw the highest rainfall totals overnight.

WHAT

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

WHERE

A portion of southeast Minnesota, including the following counties, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted and Winona.

WHEN

Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

IMPACTS

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Additional rainfall is expected throughout the day over areas that saw 5 to 8 inches of rain overnight. Southeast Minnesota http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.