Minnesota - United States   2026-07-31   Friday   44.17N, -93.25W

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Minnesota - United States
2026-07-31

Flood Watch issued July 31 at 1:16AM CDT until July 31 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Issue date: 2026-07-31T06:16+00:00

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