Update: Flood Watch Issued for Several MN Counties
UNDATED (WJON News) -- A corridor of heavy rain is expected along the Minnesota River Valley in Southwest Minnesota, starting Thursday evening and continuing overnight.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for some Minnesota counties, including Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties. It will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. on Thursday into Friday morning.
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Localized rainfall amounts greater than six inches are likely within a more widespread swath of two to four inches of rain.
Localized flooding is possible, especially in low-lying areas.
St. Cloud has officially received 5.77 inches of rain at Sky Central Airport during the summer months of June and July combined. We're 1.36 inches below normal.
The latest weekly update from the U.S. Drought Monitor, released on Thursday, says 95 percent of the state is abnormally dry, 76 percent is in a moderate drought, and 35 percent is in a severe drought.
Little River Band at the Ledge Amphitheater, 2026.
Gallery Credit: Paul Habstritt