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Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:19PM CDT until September 22 at

Affecting Houston, MN

In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 4:30 PM

Houston, MN

Confirmed in Houston, MN; expires 4:30 PM.

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

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

Root River Near Houston affecting Houston County.

Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.

Turkey River at Spillville affecting Winneshiek County.

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

Cedar River at Austin affecting Mower County.

Cedar River near Lansing affecting Mower County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Root River near Houston.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0
feet on 07/12/2000.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:19PM CDT until September 22 at

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