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Tropical Storm Imelda Forms; Another Round of Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding in the Southwest

Tropical Storm Imelda has formed near the Bahamas Sunday afternoon, and continues to bring heavy rainfall. The risk of significant wind impacts from Imelda along the Southeast coast are decreasing. Another round of showers and storms with a heavy rain and flash flood threat will continue in the Southwest through Monday morning. Read More >

Overview

Heavy rainfall caused major flooding in southern Minnesota with rainfall totals up to 10 inches in some regions. Near-record water levels were observed for the Minnesota River, Cottonwood River, and Zumbro River. Goodhue, Martin, and Steele Counties experienced the worst damage with evacuations and multiple road closures. In Truman of Martin County, 80% of homes had at least a foot of water, a school was flooded, and there was no electricity.
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