Flood Warning issued September 19 at 3:18PM CDT until September 20 at

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

Root River Near Houston affecting Houston County.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

South Branch Root River at Lanesboro affecting Fillmore and Houston
Counties.

.Much of the Root River Basin received 3 to 7 inches of rain in the
last 24 hours. Initial local runoff has likely already made it
through the Lanesboro and Houston locations. Additional upstream
runoff will likely hold Lanesboro around 10 to 12 feet through this
evening as upstream water routes downstream. At Houston, the forecast
carries uncertainty in how fast the water will route downstream. If
routing is slower then forecast, expect the Houston crest to be
around 14 to 15 feet.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Branch Root River at Lanesboro.

* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The river begins to overflow the left bank
downstream from the foot bridge where the gage is located.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 12.9 feet this evening. It will then
fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood