Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Benton, Morrison, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec,
and Mille Lacs Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, and Rusk
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Aug 30, 2025 09:16
Until: Aug 30, 2025 14:00
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.
Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Brown and Blue
Earth Counties.
Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Scott, Le Sueur and
Sibley Counties.
Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Scott, Sibley and Carver
Counties.
Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Renville,
Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties.
Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.
Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa
and Yellow Medicine Counties.
.Little to no rainfall is in the forecast over the next several
days. Upstream rivers will continue to gradually fall as rivers
downstream continue to rise.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Minnesota River near Jordan.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning to Saturday, August 30.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Low lying areas and some roads along the
river begin to flood and private sanitary sewers may experience
problems.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 845 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 23.9 feet.
- The river is continuing to rise.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Sunday morning to a crest of 25.5 feet Monday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Friday, August 29.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
25.5 feet on 04/06/1984.
From: Aug 23, 2025 02:11
Until: Aug 23, 2025 17:15
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.
Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Brown and Blue
Earth Counties.
Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Scott, Le Sueur and
Sibley Counties.
Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Scott, Sibley and Carver
Counties.
Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Renville,
Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties.
Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.
Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa
and Yellow Medicine Counties.
.Little to no rainfall is in the forecast over the next several
days. Upstream rivers will continue to gradually fall as rivers
downstream continue to rise.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Minnesota River at Henderson MN19.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night to Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 732.5 feet, Water begins encroaching on highway 19
east of Henderson.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 830 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 731.5 feet.
- The river is continuing to rise.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Sunday morning to a crest of 732.5 feet Monday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Friday, August 29.
- Flood stage is 732.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
732.6 feet on 09/27/2018.
From: Aug 23, 2025 02:11
Until: Aug 23, 2025 17:15
Flood Watch
Slow moving thunderstorms are expected across much of central
Minnesota, southern Minnesota, & west-central Wisconsin tonight.
Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with
localized amounts of 4 inches or more likely. Soils, and local
streams & creeks are already saturated after heavy rains since
Friday, so any rainfall tonight could quickly begin to runoff and
lead to flooding.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible
late tonight through Monday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of Minnesota, including the following areas,
Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Freeborn, Goodhue,
Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Le Sueur, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey,
Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Steele, Waseca, Washington and Wright and
Wisconsin, including the following areas, Barron, Chippewa, Dunn,
Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk and St. Croix.
* WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Localized rainfall amounts of 4 or more inches on top of
already saturated soils.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Aug 17, 2025 19:17
Until: Aug 18, 2025 15:00
Flood Watch
Additional rounds of slow moving thunderstorms are expected across
much of central Minnesota, southern Minnesota, and west-central
Wisconsin through sunrise Monday morning. Widespread rainfall
amounts of 1 to 3 inches have already fallen, with an additional 1
to 2 inches possible. Localized rainfall totals of 4 to 5 inches
cannot be ruled out. Soils, and local streams & creeks are already
saturated after heavy rains since Friday, so rainfall through Monday
morning may quickly run off and lead to flooding.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible
through late Monday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of Minnesota, including the following areas,
Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Freeborn, Goodhue,
Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Le Sueur, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey,
Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Steele, Waseca, Washington and Wright and
Wisconsin, including the following areas, Barron, Chippewa, Dunn,
Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk and St. Croix.
* WHEN...Until 10 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. Extensive
street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Localized rainfall amounts of 4 or more inches on top of
already saturated soils.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Aug 18, 2025 05:40
Until: Aug 18, 2025 15:00
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
591 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS
IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA
KANDIYOHI MCLEOD MEEKER
RENVILLE SHERBURNE SIBLEY
STEARNS WRIGHT
IN EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA
ANOKA CARVER DAKOTA
HENNEPIN RAMSEY SCOTT
WASHINGTON
IN SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA
RICE
IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA
GOODHUE
IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES
IN WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN
CHIPPEWA DUNN EAU CLAIRE
PEPIN PIERCE ST. CROIX
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLAINE, CHANHASSEN, CHASKA,
CHIPPEWA FALLS, DURAND, EAU CLAIRE, ELK RIVER, FARIBAULT,
GAYLORD, HASTINGS, HUDSON, HUTCHINSON, LITCHFIELD, MENOMONIE,
MINNEAPOLIS, MONTICELLO, OLIVIA, RED WING, RIVER FALLS, SHAKOPEE,
ST CLOUD, ST PAUL, STILLWATER, VICTORIA, AND WILLMAR.
From: Aug 15, 2025 22:29
Until: Aug 16, 2025 04:00
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 578 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY
THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 27 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA
BENTON MCLEOD MEEKER
MORRISON RENVILLE SHERBURNE
SIBLEY STEARNS WRIGHT
IN EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA
ANOKA CARVER CHISAGO
DAKOTA HENNEPIN ISANTI
KANABEC MILLE LACS RAMSEY
SCOTT WASHINGTON
IN SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA
BLUE EARTH BROWN LE SUEUR
MARTIN NICOLLET WATONWAN
IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA
REDWOOD
IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY
IN NORTHWEST WISCONSIN
POLK
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLAINE, CAMBRIDGE, CENTER CITY,
CHANHASSEN, CHASKA, ELK RIVER, FAIRMONT, GAYLORD, HASTINGS,
HUTCHINSON, LE SUEUR, LITCHFIELD, LITTLE FALLS, MANKATO,
MINNEAPOLIS, MONTICELLO, MORA, NEW ULM, OLIVIA, OSCEOLA,
PRINCETON, REDWOOD FALLS, SAUK RAPIDS, SHAKOPEE, ST CLOUD,
ST JAMES, ST PAUL, ST PETER, STILLWATER, AND VICTORIA.
From: Aug 09, 2025 06:18
Until: Aug 09, 2025 09:00
Heat Advisory
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and
Washington Counties.
* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
From: Aug 08, 2025 17:00
Until: Aug 09, 2025 03:00
Air Quality Alert
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...West central, east central, central, south central,
southwest, southeast, north central, northwest, and northeast
Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until noon CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience
health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung
disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older
adults, may experience health effects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surface high pressure will camp out over
the region through Friday evening and will result in light winds
and poor dispersion. Smoke with widespread red/unhealthy air
quality index (AQI) concentrations will likely remain over most
of the state through tonight and into the day Saturday. Winds
will increase out of the south over the weekend as high pressure
drifts east of the area. Smoke concentrations should gradually
decline starting Saturday, but the clearing of the smoke may be
slow with smoke spreading as far south as Tennessee and Missouri.
Orange AQIs (unhealthy for sensitive groups) could hang on
through Sunday and into the day Monday. Most of the alert-level
smoke should push north back into Canada by later Monday.
From: Aug 01, 2025 20:46
Until: Aug 04, 2025 17:00
Air Quality Alert
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...West central, east central, central, south central,
southeast, north central, northwest, southwest, and northeast
Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health
effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults,
may experience health effects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will continue transporting
waves of heavy surface smoke from wildfires across Manitoba and
Saskatchewan into Minnesota. Smoke will move south across all of
Minnesota and linger through Saturday afternoon. The smoke will be
reinforced by an area of high pressure that will create light
winds and limit the dispersion of smoke. Therefore the air quality
alert has been expanded to include all of Minnesota and extended
until Saturday afternoon when the air quality is forecasted to
improve.
From: Jul 29, 2025 19:07
Until: Aug 02, 2025 22:00
Air Quality Alert
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air
Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Ashland,
Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa,
Clark, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du
Lac, Forest, Green Lake, Iron, Jackson, Juneau, Kenosha,
Kewaunee, La Crosse, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon,
Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto,
Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price,
Racine, Rusk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Taylor,
Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha,
Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood.
WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level.
WHERE...Northern and central Wisconsin, as well as southeast
Wisconsin.
WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday until 11 PM Friday.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities
inside. Go inside if you have symptoms.
People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep
quick-relief medicine handy.
People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations,
shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious
problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care
provider.
Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense.
Go inside if you have symptoms.
Additional Details:
Canadian wildfire smoke has entered northwest Wisconsin Thursday
and will continue to move to the southeast through the remainder
of the day. On Friday, smoke will begin moving south, including
down Lake Michigan and into Green Bay, impacting central
Wisconsin and eastern areas as well. It remains unclear how far
south the smoke will make it down Lake Michigan, so we've
extended the advisory all the way to Kenosha County. Winds will
begin turning southerly Friday night into Saturday, at which
point the smoke will begin moving back north. It is possible that
the advisory will need to be extended into Saturday for some
areas of Wisconsin.
For more information on current air quality, please see:
https://airquality.wi.gov
From: Jul 24, 2025 19:26
Until: Jul 26, 2025 04:00
Air Quality Alert
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...Central and south central Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 12 AM CDT Thursday until 11 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience
health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung
disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older
adults, may experience health effects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of heavy smoke from wildfires in
Saskatchewan and Manitoba is moving south across northwest
Minnesota on Wednesday. The smoke will remain over the northwest
part of the state through the end of Wednesday, but by Thursday
morning the smoke will reach southwest MN. Smoke will also move
into the northeast and central portions of the state Thursday
morning, and by Thursday afternoon smoke will reach east central
and south central MN. Some uncertainty remains regarding how far
south the ground-level smoke will reach by Friday morning, when
winds are expected to become southerly and push the smoke back to
the north. Air quality should improve gradually from south to
north beginning Friday afternoon, with improvement in fine
particle levels below the alert threshold expected by the end of
Friday.
From: Jul 23, 2025 20:39
Until: Jul 25, 2025 04:00
Air Quality Alert
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...Central and south central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in
central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday
morning behind a cold front. This first band of smoke is
currently impacting northern Minnesota as it moves east during
the day Friday. Air quality will worsen across northeast
Minnesota Friday evening as smoke arrives over the region. A
second round of smoke will move into northwest Minnesota late
Friday evening. This smoke will be more widespread as it moves
southeast overnight, and by Saturday afternoon the entire state
may be impacted. The heaviest smoke on Saturday will be across
the northern half of the state. Air quality will begin to improve
across western Minnesota Sunday morning as cleaner air moves in
from the west. By Sunday evening, the smoke should be gone from
most of the state. Another round of smoke is possible across far
northern Minnesota Sunday night.
From: Jul 11, 2025 19:55
Until: Jul 12, 2025 20:00
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Yellow
Medicine, Chippewa and Renville Counties.
Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Blue Earth, Brown and
Nicollet Counties.
Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.
Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Lac qui Parle
and Yellow Medicine Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Sibley, Carver and Scott
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Minnesota River near Jordan.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Low lying areas and some roads along the
river begin to flood and private sanitary sewers may experience
problems.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 845 AM CDT Thursday, the stage was 24.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
From: Jul 10, 2025 14:47
Until: Jul 11, 2025 06:00
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Blue Earth and
Brown Counties.
Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa,
Renville and Yellow Medicine Counties.
Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.
Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Yellow Medicine
and Lac qui Parle Counties.
Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Carver County Road 123 is closed north of
Highway 7 to 42nd Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 830 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 830 PM CDT Friday was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 8.9 feet
Friday, July 11.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 05/26/2017.
From: Jul 05, 2025 01:58
Until: Jul 05, 2025 17:00
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Blue Earth and
Brown Counties.
Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa,
Renville and Yellow Medicine Counties.
Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.
Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Yellow Medicine
and Lac qui Parle Counties.
Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Crow River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Low lying areas and some roads along the
river begin to experience flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 800 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 800 PM CDT Friday was 10.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.7 feet on 06/01/2012.
From: Jul 05, 2025 01:58
Until: Jul 05, 2025 17:00
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa,
Renville and Yellow Medicine Counties.
Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.
South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding affects Mill Avenue from
Watertown to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver
County Road 30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County
Road 33 and 94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and
82nd Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 730 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 10.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Sunday morning and continue rising to a crest of 12.5 feet
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.5 feet on 06/18/2018.
From: Jun 28, 2025 01:25
Until: Jun 28, 2025 16:30
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa,
Yellow Medicine and Renville Counties.
Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.
Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Lac qui Parle
and Yellow Medicine Counties.
.After widespread rainfall over the last few days, we expect to see
a gradual increase in flow. Additional forecast rainfall nearing an
half inch to three quarters of an inch this weekend should also
contribute to increased flow.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Carver County Road 123 is closed north of
Highway 7 to 42nd Street.
At 12.0 feet, Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown to the
Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 30 and
78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 94th
Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 930 AM CDT Friday, the stage was 10.6 feet.
- The river is continuing to rise.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Sunday morning and continue rising to a crest of 12.0 feet
Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.2 feet on 04/12/1951.
From: Jun 27, 2025 15:44
Until: Jun 28, 2025 06:45
