Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 2 at 8:07AM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 6:07am
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
.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
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: