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Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 11:26PM CDT until September 19

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

In effect until: Sep 19, 2026, 6:00 AM

Blue Earth, MN; Faribault, MN; Freeborn, MN; Steele, MN; Waseca, MN

Likely impact across 5 counties in MN; effects through 6:00 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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At 1126 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in southern Waseca county along MN Highway 30
and in New Richland. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches 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...
New Richland, Ellendale, Minnesota Lake, Geneva, Hartland and
Matawan.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 11:26PM CDT until September 19

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