Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued September 21 at 11:17AM CDT until September 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

Root River Near Houston affecting Houston County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue.

* WHERE...Root River near Houston.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:45 AM CDT Monday was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 5.9 feet Monday, September 28.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5
feet on 04/13/2001.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
684th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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