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5 products issued by NWS for: Norwood MN

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
508 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
508 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

There is a moderate risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall and
flash flooding through tonight across southern Minnesota into
western Wisconsin. After early morning rainfall, additional bouts
of thunderstorms with heavy rain are expected this afternoon
through tonight in many of the same areas that saw rain in the
morning.

There is Slight Risk of severe storms (level 2 of 5) across
southern Minnesota and southern portions of west central
Wisconsin. A warm front is expected to setup a little north of the
I-90 corridor, with numerous thunderstorms developing along and
north of it this afternoon through tonight. The primary hazards
are damaging wind gusts and the potential for a couple of
tornadoes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Thunderstorms with heavy rain will be possible through Saturday
morning.

River levels will continue rising through late next week with
some locations reaching moderate or major flood stage. Additional
rain could worsen the flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation may be needed for severe weather.
Rainfall reports will also be appreciated.

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
706 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.Another round of heavy rainfall is expected tonight through early
Saturday across portions of southern and central Minnesota and
western Wisconsin. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected by
Saturday afternoon with locally higher amounts of 5+ inches possible
across south central Minnesota. Rainfall rates may exceed 1"/hour at
times.

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Scott-Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Waseca, Gaylord, Blaine, Minneapolis,
River Falls, St Peter, Monticello, Blue Earth, Durand, Albert
Lea, Mankato, Hudson, St Paul, Faribault, Chanhassen, Chaska,
Victoria, Hutchinson, Le Sueur, Owatonna, Stillwater, Shakopee,
Hastings, Red Wing, and Menomonie
706 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Minnesota, including the following areas,
  Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue,
  Hennepin, Le Sueur, McLeod, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sibley,
  Steele, Waseca, Washington and Wright and west central Wisconsin,
  including the following areas, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Saturated soils combined with another couple rounds of very
    heavy rain could result in flash flooding.
  - 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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MPG




Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
926 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota and Wisconsin...

  Minnesota River at Mankato affecting Nicollet and Blue Earth
  Counties.

  Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2 (COE) affecting Dakota,
  Pierce and Washington Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County.

  Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.

  Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Blue Earth and
  Brown Counties.

  Minnesota River at Savage affecting Hennepin, Dakota, Scott and
  Carver Counties.

  Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur, Sibley and
  Scott Counties.

  Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Sibley, Scott and Carver
  Counties.

  Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.

  South Fork Crow River at Delano affecting Hennepin and Wright
  Counties.

  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

  Crow River at Rockford affecting Hennepin and Wright Counties.

  Mississippi River at St. Paul affecting Dakota, Ramsey and
  Washington Counties.

.Heavy, widespread rainfall over the last several days has already
caused substantial rises in area rivers. With more heavy rainfall
expected through the end of this week, river levels are forecast to
increase even more in the coming days. From tonight through Sunday,
much of southern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin will see at
least 2 inches of rain. A corridor of higher rainfall amounts (3 to
4 inches) is expected, particularly over southern Minnesota, and a
few localized areas within this corridor could even see amounts over
5 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

&&

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926 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
  This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...South Fork Crow River below Mayer.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Road to the Watertown Waste Water
  Treatment plant is flooded. Yale Avenue flooded between County
  Road 30 and 78th Street; and 62nd Street west of County Road 33 to
  Yancy Avenue is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 830 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 15.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 830 PM CDT Thursday was 15.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4
    feet early Tuesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    17.5 feet on 06/22/2014.

&&

LAT...LON 4498 9380 4494 9384 4489 9386 4483 9393
      4482 9396 4484 9399 4484 9401 4488 9401
      4486 9396 4494 9387 4498 9385

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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
926 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota and Wisconsin...

  Minnesota River at Mankato affecting Nicollet and Blue Earth
  Counties.

  Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2 (COE) affecting Dakota,
  Pierce and Washington Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County.

  Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.

  Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Blue Earth and
  Brown Counties.

  Minnesota River at Savage affecting Hennepin, Dakota, Scott and
  Carver Counties.

  Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur, Sibley and
  Scott Counties.

  Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Sibley, Scott and Carver
  Counties.

  Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.

  South Fork Crow River at Delano affecting Hennepin and Wright
  Counties.

  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

  Crow River at Rockford affecting Hennepin and Wright Counties.

  Mississippi River at St. Paul affecting Dakota, Ramsey and
  Washington Counties.

.Heavy, widespread rainfall over the last several days has already
caused substantial rises in area rivers. With more heavy rainfall
expected through the end of this week, river levels are forecast to
increase even more in the coming days. From tonight through Sunday,
much of southern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin will see at
least 2 inches of rain. A corridor of higher rainfall amounts (3 to
4 inches) is expected, particularly over southern Minnesota, and a
few localized areas within this corridor could even see amounts over
5 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

&&

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926 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Minnesota River near Jordan.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 845 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 26.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 845 PM CDT Thursday was 26.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 33.9 feet
    Thursday, June 27. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    33.5 feet on 06/24/1993.

&&

LAT...LON 4464 9379 4465 9375 4469 9368 4471 9368
      4470 9367 4470 9365 4471 9363 4472 9364
      4473 9364 4478 9362 4481 9358 4478 9356
      4476 9358 4470 9359 4467 9362 4464 9370
      4462 9379

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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
926 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota and Wisconsin...

  Minnesota River at Mankato affecting Nicollet and Blue Earth
  Counties.

  Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2 (COE) affecting Dakota,
  Pierce and Washington Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County.

  Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.

  Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Blue Earth and
  Brown Counties.

  Minnesota River at Savage affecting Hennepin, Dakota, Scott and
  Carver Counties.

  Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur, Sibley and
  Scott Counties.

  Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Sibley, Scott and Carver
  Counties.

  Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.

  South Fork Crow River at Delano affecting Hennepin and Wright
  Counties.

  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

  Crow River at Rockford affecting Hennepin and Wright Counties.

  Mississippi River at St. Paul affecting Dakota, Ramsey and
  Washington Counties.

.Heavy, widespread rainfall over the last several days has already
caused substantial rises in area rivers. With more heavy rainfall
expected through the end of this week, river levels are forecast to
increase even more in the coming days. From tonight through Sunday,
much of southern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin will see at
least 2 inches of rain. A corridor of higher rainfall amounts (3 to
4 inches) is expected, particularly over southern Minnesota, and a
few localized areas within this corridor could even see amounts over
5 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

&&

MNC019-037-053-139-211730-
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/SAVM5.2.ER.000000T0000Z.240628T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
926 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Minnesota River at Savage.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 710.5 feet, Flood waters begin to back up Eagle Creek
  and block the Highway 101 Frontage Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 900 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 703.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 900 PM CDT Thursday was 703.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 711.1 feet
    Thursday, June 27. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - Flood stage is 702.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    710.9 feet on 03/24/2010.

&&

LAT...LON 4481 9358 4482 9352 4482 9343 4480 9337
      4479 9334 4480 9330 4482 9326 4486 9321
      4490 9319 4489 9318 4489 9314 4488 9316
      4483 9319 4477 9330 4477 9338 4479 9353
      4478 9356

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