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![These Minnesota Towns Get The Least Accurate Weather Forecasts](http://townsquare.media/site/164/files/2024/07/attachment-MnInnacurateForecastFeature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
These Minnesota Towns Get The Least Accurate Weather Forecasts
Not every forecast is equally accurate.
![Southeastern Minnesota Faces Enhanced Risk of Severe WX Tonight](http://townsquare.media/site/669/files/2024/06/attachment-storm-potential.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Southeastern Minnesota Faces Enhanced Risk of Severe WX Tonight
There's the potential for damaging winds and hail.
![Spring Valley Hit Hard by Flooding - I-90 Closed in Austin](http://townsquare.media/site/669/files/2024/06/attachment-Spring-Valley-flooding-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Spring Valley Hit Hard by Flooding - I-90 Closed in Austin
Some areas of southeastern Minnesota have seen over a half-foot of rain.
![BREAKING: Flood Warning Issued, Includes Rice & Steele Counties](http://townsquare.media/site/730/files/2024/06/attachment-jim-gade-cKjxGyfNdQc-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
BREAKING: Flood Warning Issued, Includes Rice & Steele Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning in effect until 2:15 am Saturday morning for a portion of south central Minnesota.
![FLASH FLOOD WARNING For Rochester & Surrounding Areas](http://townsquare.media/site/730/files/2023/05/attachment-RS34632_GettyImages-601945516-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
FLASH FLOOD WARNING For Rochester & Surrounding Areas
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rochester, Dodge Center, Mantorville, Kasson, Byron, Hayfield,
Oronoco, Douglas, Rock Dell, Oslo, Waltham, Chester, Salem
Corners, Oxbow Park, Danesville, Genoa, and Rochester Airport.
![Flood Watch Issued for All of Southern Minnesota Through Saturday](http://townsquare.media/site/730/files/2024/06/attachment-wade-austin-ellis-5T7dG1MRA3U-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Flood Watch Issued for All of Southern Minnesota Through Saturday
Two rounds of heavy rainfall are expected over the next two days across portions of southern and central Minnesota
![Updated Rainfall Totals From June 2024 Minnesota Torrential Rain](http://townsquare.media/site/164/files/2024/06/attachment-RainFeature061824.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Updated Rainfall Totals From June 2024 Minnesota Torrential Rain
Some places saw over 7 inches of rain in a matter of hours on Tuesday.
![Tornado Watch Issued for Large Portion of Southern Minnesota](http://townsquare.media/site/730/files/2024/06/attachment-noaa-Zus94oboIsM-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tornado Watch Issued for Large Portion of Southern Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 8:00 pm this evening for most of the state of Minnesota.
![Severe Storms Possible Again Today for Southern Minnesota](http://townsquare.media/site/717/files/2017/03/153-e1495069062935.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Severe Storms Possible Again Today for Southern Minnesota
Our wet and stormy pattern continues today with the possibility of more strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across southern Minnesota.
![Impressive Southern Minnesota Rainfall Totals in Past 24 Hours](http://townsquare.media/site/730/files/2024/06/attachment-Eye-Popping-Rain-Gauge.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Impressive Southern Minnesota Rainfall Totals in Past 24 Hours
Yesterday's storms dropped some impressive rainfall totals, causing are rivers, creeks, and streams to remain at high levels.