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Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 1:07AM CDT until September 19

Affecting Faribault, MN; Freeborn, MN; Steele, MN; Waseca, MN

In effect until: Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

Faribault, MN; Freeborn, MN; Steele, MN; Waseca, MN

Likely impact across 4 counties in MN; effects through 10:00 AM.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Faribault County in south central Minnesota...
Northern Freeborn County in south central Minnesota...
Southern Steele County in south central Minnesota...
Southern Waseca County in south central Minnesota...

* Until 500 AM CDT.

* At 107 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in southern Waseca county along the MN Highway
30 corridor. Between 5 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Blooming Prairie, New Richland, Ellendale, Geneva, Hartland, Otisco
and Matawan.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™