Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Minneapolis, MN ∙ Saint Paul, MN ∙ Bloomington, MN ∙ Plymouth, MN ∙ Brooklyn Park, MN ∙ Coon Rapids, MN ∙ Burnsville, MN ∙ Eau Claire, WI ∙ Eagan, MN ∙ Blaine, MN

Headline

.Additional rounds of slow moving thunderstorms are expected across much of central Minnesota, southern Minnesota, and west-central Wisconsin through sunrise Monday morning. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches have already fallen, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible. Localized rainfall totals of 4 to 5 inches cannot be ruled out. Soils, and local streams & creeks are already saturated after heavy rains since Friday, so rainfall through Monday morning may quickly run off and lead to flooding.

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1240 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 .Additional rounds of slow moving thunderstorms are expected across much of central Minnesota, southern Minnesota, and west-central Wisconsin through sunrise Monday morning. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches have already fallen, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible. Localized rainfall totals of 4 to 5 inches cannot be ruled out. Soils, and local streams & creeks are already saturated after heavy rains since Friday, so rainfall through Monday morning may quickly run off and lead to flooding. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible through late Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of Minnesota, including the following areas, Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Le Sueur, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Steele, Waseca, Washington and Wright and Wisconsin, including the following areas, Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk and St. Croix. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Localized rainfall amounts of 4 or more inches on top of already saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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