Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 31 at 1:16AM CDT until July 31 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 30, 2026 - 11:16pm
Expires:
July 31, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
Heavy rainfall continues across west-central, southwest, and
south-central Minnesota. Slow moving thunderstorms are forecast to
generate widespread rainfall amounts of two to four inches, while
more localized amounts of greater than 6 inches are likely within the
band of heaviest rainfall. Flash flooding is possible where these
higher-end amounts occur, especially in low-lying areas & areas of
steeper terrain near near creeks and streams. Street & urban flooding
is also likely where heavy rainfall occurs over towns & cities.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Minnesota, including the
following counties, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin,
Steele, Waseca and Watonwan.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* 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. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Localized rainfall amounts greater than six inches are likely
within a more widespread swath of two to four inches of rain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Watonwan; Blue Earth; Waseca; Steele; Martin; Faribault; Freeborn
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov