FILLMORE, MN; Houston, MN — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...
South Branch Root River at Lanesboro affecting Houston and Fillmore Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Branch Root River at Lanesboro.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The river begins to overflow the left bank downstream from the foot bridge where the gage is located.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0
Flooding in Fillmore, MN; Houston, MN can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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