Torrential rainfall brings flooding to southeastern Minnesota
Communities saw 6 to 7 inches of rainfall
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Torrential rainfall across southeastern Minnesota has caused widespread flooding and sent area rivers rising, with more heavy rain possible Saturday across parts of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin.
Heavy rainfall brings flooding concerns
Torrential rainfall brought widespread flooding concerns to southeastern Minnesota overnight, with some areas receiving more than 6 inches of rain as thunderstorms repeatedly tracked over the same locations.
The heaviest rainfall developed Friday evening along and just north of Interstate 90, particularly across Waseca, Steele, Mower and Freeborn counties. A narrow band of training thunderstorms produced rainfall totals of 6 to 7 inches or more.
The intense rainfall has resulted in multiple reports of flooding across southeastern Minnesota, with several rivers continuing to rise following the deluge. The Root River in Houston County is projected to rise above 15 feet, reaching minor flood stage, while the Cedar River near Lansing in Mower County has already reached 18 feet. With additional runoff still making its way into area waterways, river levels are expected to remain elevated and could continue rising through the weekend.
While southeastern Minnesota is expected to avoid another major round of rainfall, portions of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin could see additional thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening. A flood watch remains in effect through 1 p.m. Saturday for Mower, Fillmore and Preston county.
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