Kiester, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT TODAY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Minnesota, including the
following counties, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin,
Steele and Waseca.

* WHEN...From noon CDT today through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Recent heavy rainfall has left saturated soils in place ahead
of another round of heavy rain forecast today.
- 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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