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Flood Warning issued September 19 at 10:04AM CDT until September 22 at

Affecting Houston, MN

In effect until: Sep 20, 2026, 6:15 AM

Houston, MN

Confirmed in Houston, MN; expires 6:15 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 late tonight to Tuesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.6 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. 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 16.6
feet on 03/27/1950.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Warning issued September 19 at 10:04AM CDT until September 22 at

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