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weather NWS severe Mower, MN July 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM

Flood Warning

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southern Mower County in southeastern Minnesota...

* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water to persist into the overnight hours. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 825 PM CDT, loca

Flooding in Mower, 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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