A slow moving cold front provided the lift mechanism needed for strong thunderstorms, heavy rain and flooding.

Flash Flood in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-07 23:00:00 to 19-AUG-07 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LE SUEUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 13 barricaded near Montgomery. A few roads were also barricaded near Le Sueur.  Rainfall totaled 6 inches in Le Center.

Flash Flood in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-07 23:00:00 to 19-AUG-07 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 93 barricaded near the railroad bridge.

Flash Flood in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-07 03:55:00 to 19-AUG-07 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few streets under two feet of water. Half Moon Park was flooded. The cooperative observer in Wells measured 6.20 inches rain as of 0830 CST August 19.

Flash Flood in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-07 00:45:00 to 19-AUG-07 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Street flooding with a few cars stranded. One basement flooded, with water coming in through windows and a downstairs door.

Flash Flood in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-07 00:45:00 to 19-AUG-07 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANKATO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding in Mankato, with a few cars stranded. Between 0130 and 0300 CST, rain totaled 4.56 inches two miles south of St. Clair. One mile north of Minnesota Lake, 5.32 inches fell as of 0700 CST August 19.

Flash Flood in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-07 00:30:00 to 19-AUG-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ULM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread street flooding occurred. Several cars stranded around New Ulm. The cooperative observer in New Ulm measured 6.82 inches as of 0630 CST August 19.

Flash Flood in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-07 23:00:00 to 19-AUG-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads barricaded at the intersection of County Roads 1 and 9, as well as at Highway 52 and 100th. Numerous township roads were also flooded. Near Stanton, Prairie Creek overflowed its banks and flooded a pasture. Rainfall measurements include 5.30 inches in Goodhue and 5.90 inches in Wanamingo.

Flash Flood in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-07 23:30:00 to 19-AUG-07 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SWEDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water covered Highway 22 on north side of St. Peter.  Near St. Peter, some township roads were washed out. Street flooding was noted in North Mankato, where some cars were stranded. A spotter eight miles north of Nicollet recorded 5.07 inches, and the cooperative observer in St. Peter registered 3.77 inches for the 24 hour period ending at 0600 CST August 19.

Flash Flood in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 19-AUG-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JAMES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

As much as two to three feet of water reported across streets in town. Approximately four feet of water beneath an underpass in town on 1st Avenue South. Water filled much of the county fairgrounds. A spotter measured 7.75 inches rain over a 24 hour period ending at 1630 CST August 19.

Flash Flood in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-07 23:55:00 to 19-AUG-07 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWATONNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Presidential Disaster Declaration was signed for Steele County in the wake of major flooding and damage. Large areas of Owatonna were reported under two to three feet of water. Water completely covered a few roads, and was above car doors in some areas. Maple Creek at Dartt's Park was reported three times as wide as normal, and spread out into the parking lot. Some basement walls were reported to have collapsed. Two hotels in Owatonna were evacuated. The Steele County emergency manager reported 274 homes and 8 businesses were damaged. Seven homes were considered destroyed. The cooperative observer in Owatonna measured 6.47 inches as of 0700 CST August 19. Some information provided by the Owatonna People's Press newspaper.

Flash Flood in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-07 01:00:00 to 19-AUG-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water flooded the intersection of Highway 67 and 68 in the city of Morgan. Water flowed out of ditches along Highway 71 near Redwood Falls.