Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1230 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-181200-
/O.CON.KFSD.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-250818T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-
Including the cities of Windom, Marshall, Tyler, Fulda,
Hendricks, Lake Benton, Ivanhoe, Slayton, and Mountain Lake
1230 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Minnesota, including the following
  counties, Cottonwood, Lincoln, Lyon and Murray.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Heavy rainfall of 3 to 6 inches or more Saturday night has
    led to very saturated soil and elevated water levels on local
    waterways. Additional heavy rainfall is possible tonight.
  - Stay up to date with the latest river observations and
    forecasts at: www.water.noaa.gov

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

JM