FILLMORE, MN — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding along the South Branch Root River
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 814 PM CDT, while widespread flooding across the county has ended, but the South Branch of the Root River continues to see minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Preston, Carimona, Forestville State Park and Greenleafton.
Flooding in Fillmore, 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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