Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 4 at 10:17AM CDT until July 5 at 8:48AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 8:17am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Root River Near Houston affecting Houston County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Root River near Houston.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 6.2 feet Saturday, July 11.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5
feet on 09/27/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 130 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Houston, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: