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Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:55AM CDT until September 22 at

Affecting Houston, MN

In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 AM

Houston, MN

Confirmed in Houston, MN; expires 5:00 AM.

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

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...The Flood Warning is extended 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 afternoon to Tuesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 16.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1
feet on 06/10/2008.
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Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:55AM CDT until September 22 at

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