Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 8 at 10:56PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 8:56pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE affecting Mower County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the bridge
deck.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet
just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2
feet on 07/19/1999.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon by 200 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Mower, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: