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Flood Warning issued September 19 at 6:23AM CDT until September 22 at

Affecting Houston, MN

In effect until: Sep 20, 2026, 2:30 AM

Houston, MN

Likely impact in Houston, MN; effects through 2:30 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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...The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Minnesota...

Root River Near Houston affecting Houston County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Root River near Houston.

* WHEN...From this evening to late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 15.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5
feet on 09/27/2010.
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Flood Warning issued September 19 at 6:23AM CDT until September 22 at

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