MOWER, MN — ...The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Minnesota...
Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE affecting Mower County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE.
* WHEN...From this morning to Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending a
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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