Alertes en vigueurHouston

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota Root River Near Houston affecting Houston County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Root River near Houston.
When: From this afternoon to Tuesday evening.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs.
Additional Details: - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 16.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1 feet on 06/10/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued late tonight by midnight CDT.