Minnesota Weather: Flash Flood Warnings Issued Throughout State
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Heavy rain Wednesday has prompted flash flood warnings in parts of Minnesota.
According to WCCO Meteorologist Lisa Meadows, radar estimates show rainfall rates of 1 1/2 inches per hour. Small hail and lightning have also accompanied rain in some areas.
Heavy rain has lead to a flash flood warning between Waterville & River Falls. Turn around if you encounter flooded roadways. @wcco #mnwx pic.twitter.com/ZnOcVA9Czz
— LisameadowsCBS (@LisaMeadowsCBS) April 17, 2019
The heaviest band of rain is south of the Twin Cities, but steady rainfall continues in Minneapolis.
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Flash flood warning near Montgomery & St. Peter. @wcco #mnwx pic.twitter.com/TQudxtDuFv
— LisameadowsCBS (@LisaMeadowsCBS) April 17, 2019
Through Wednesday afternoon, heavy rain will continue. Rain should start clearing in the Twin Cities by Wednesday night.