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. * 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

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Minnesota. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. West Branch Lac Qui Parle River at Dawson affecting Lac qui Parle County. Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County. Cannon River at Northfield affecting Dakota and Rice 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. * WHAT. Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Cannon River at Northfield. * WHEN. From late Friday night until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 900.0 feet, A few properties on east side of river, above the dam, flood near downtown Northfield. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 830 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 895.8 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 900.2 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 897.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 899.7 feet on 06/20/2014.

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. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. Crow River at Rockford. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 17.2 feet, Water reaches the top of the bank on the west side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 900 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 11.4 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 900 PM CDT Thursday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to 17.8 feet Thursday, June 27. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5 feet on 04/13/1969.

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. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. Minnesota River at Henderson MN19. * WHEN. Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 630 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 733.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 630 PM CDT Thursday was 733.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 739.9 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 732.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 740.1 feet on 09/28/2010.

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. * 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.

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. * WHAT. Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Mississippi River at St. Paul. * WHEN. From Saturday morning until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 900 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Saturday morning and continue rising to 20.6 feet Thursday, June 27. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.2 feet on 03/31/2019.