There have been no fatalities with this flooding at this time. Dikes are built to 21.9 feet. In Minnesota, at least 21 counties are reporting flooding or are preparing for flooding as crests move down the Red, Minnesota and Mississippi rivers and their tributaries. Renewed concern is focusing on the eastern part of the state and parts of Wisconsin. No critical situations are reported from North Dakota at this time.
Work continues reinforcing levees and taking other precautionary measures.
Today Tornadic storms are expected for the middle Mississippi Valley region by this evening. Tornado and severe thunderstorm watch boxes have been posted from northern Texas northward to Nebraska. Tornado watches are in effect this morning for parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Last night, a massive severe thunderstorm cell produced wind damage, large hail and tornadoes in western Missouri. Similar activity is expected along a warm front in the Upper Midwest as it moves northward past Chicago this afternoon.