Flooding unusual in fall

Many areas of southern Minnesota are flooded with several cities inundated with up to 9 inches of rain overnight. Increasing frequency of floods is a growing concern in the state.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Steve Buan, who's a hydrologist with the North Central River Forecast Center. He keeps track of the water levels of rivers in the upper midwest.

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