Flood Watch Issued for All of Southern Minnesota Through Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for all of southern Minnesota in effect until 1:00 pm Saturday afternoon.
Two rounds of heavy rainfall are expected over the next two days across portions of southern and central Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected by Saturday afternoon with locally higher amounts of 5+ inches possible. The bulk of the rain is expected to fall late Friday through early Saturday. Rainfall rates may exceed 1" per hour at times.
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles. Always remember, "turn around, don't drown." Don't let a bad decision be your last one.
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