Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...

Root River Near Houston affecting Houston County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue.

* WHERE...Root River near Houston.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 AM CDT Monday was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting around 15.7 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5 feet on 09/27/2010. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood