Flood warning issued for the Cannon River starting tomorrow

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the Cannon River in Northfield begnning at 7am on Monday morning. It will run through 10am on Wednesday.

According to a statement issued by the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall from Wednesday through Saturday night has resulted in flooding along the Minnesota River and many of its tributaries, especially from the Cottonwood River downstream to the Mississippi River. Totals over the last 5 days have ranged from 3 to 7 inches across much of south central and southwest Minnesota. This has caused area rivers to rapidly rise. Crests should occur within the next few days before a dry pattern this coming week allows for rivers to decrease again.

The statement advised motorists to not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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