Scattered thunderstorms that developed across west central Minnesota early Saturday morning, July 13th, moved southeast across central, east central and south central Minnesota by daybreak.  After 3 AM CST, thunderstorms began across of the western suburbs of the Twin Cities, and slowly moved southeast across the southwest Metro, and then portions of south central and southeast Minnesota around Elko New Market, Northfield and Dundas, where locally 5 to 9 inches of rain fell between 6 AM CST, to 9 AM CST.
The heaviest rainfall occurred between 3 AM CST and 6 AM CST across Carver, Hennepin, and northern Scott counties. These areas received between 3 and 6 inches of rainfall in 2-3 hours. Flooding reports were widespread across southern Hennepin and northern Scott counties. Flood waters quickly went into area streams and creeks and spilled across low areas of southern Hennepin county. There were many reports of bike paths, golf courses and intersections inundated with flood waters.
The storms continued to back build across the southwestern suburbs of the Twin Cities, and spread southeast into southern Scott, southwestern Dakota and northern Rice counties between 6 AM CST to 9 AM CST. Rainfall amounts surpassed 5 inches, with as much as locally 8.3 inches in a band from near Prior Lake, southeast to Elko New Market, Webster, Dundas and Northfield.
The storms started to weaken after 9 AM, but lingering showers continued through 10 AM before moving south of the flooded region. By noon, rainfall totals surpassed normal July monthly totals within 3 to 6 hours.
The rainfall amounts and high rates caused significant flooding along the Cannon, Vermillion, and Little Cannon Rivers, and many creeks and streams that feed into these longer river systems.

Flash Flood in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:45:00 to 13-JUL-13 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several local officials, trained spotters and the general public observed flash flooding across southern Hennepin County due to 2, to locally 5.2 inches of rain that fell between 4 AM CST to 8 AM CST. Flooding was widespread along area creeks and streams, especially around Lake Harriet where local bike paths and low areas around golf courses were under one to two feet of water during the height of the storm. Kings Highway along Lake Harriet was also closed for a short period of time due to flood waters. An official rainfall report (CoCoRaHS) of 5.15 inches fell west of Eden Prairie Shopping Mall, and the Flying Cloud Airport received 4.53 inches in 3 hours.

Flash Flood in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 08:30:00 to 13-JUL-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENYON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several areas in the town of Kenyon had over six inches of flowing water in streets and county roads. This water drained into the Zumbro River system.  Very heavy rain also fell to the north of Kenyon, in Holden Township, and this water drained into the Cannon River system.  Eventually, there was high water on both the Cannon and Zumbro Rivers.

Heavy Rain in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:30:00 to 13-JUL-13 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A measured rainfall amount of 3.83 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Flash Flood in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 06:00:00 to 13-JUL-13 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several local officials, trained spotters and the general public observed flash flooding across western Dakota County due to 3, to locally 5, inches of rain that fell between 5 AM CST to 9 AM CST. Numerous county roads were inundated with flood waters, especially along the western part of the Vermillion River and Chub Creek. Dodd Blvd, near 194th street, in Lakeville, was closed for a short period due to flood waters. A foot of flowing water was over Highway 19, about a quarter mile east of Interstate 35 during the height of the storm. An official observer near the intersection of Interstates 35W and 35E measured 4.47 inches of rainfall in 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 06:30:00 to 13-JUL-13 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall amount of 5.05 inches fell in less than 3 hours. In addition, Ames Park near the intersecton of Water Street and Highway 19 was flooded.

Heavy Rain in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 04:00:00 to 13-JUL-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A measured rainfall amount of 4.15 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 04:00:00 to 13-JUL-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall amount of 3.00 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:45:00 to 13-JUL-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAKOPEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several local officials, trained spotters and the general public observed flash flooding across northern and eastern Scott County due to 3, to locally 8.3 inches of rain that fell between 4 AM CST to 9 AM CST. During the height of the storm, several low lying areas in Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee, and Elko New Market became inundated with flood waters.
Specific flooded or impassable roads from local law enforcement officials during the height of the storm include;
South Brunswick Avenue in Savage.
Vierling Drive East & Heather Street in Shakopee.
Flooded home on Harvest Lane in Shakopee.
Several feet of water over Valley View Road in Shakopee.
Twelve inches of flowing water on Dakotah Parkway, near Little Six Casino in the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
Northwood Road West and Spring Lake Road Southwest in Prior Lake.
Valley View near Independence Dr in Shakopee.
High water on Credit River Blvd near Natchez.
High water on Connelly Parkway and Connelly Place in Savage.
Home was flooded on Quentin Avenue South in Savage.
Water over the roadway on Xerxes and 260 Street East in New Market Township.
Water over the roadway on 160th Street Southeast and Fish Point Road Southeast in Prior Lake.
Around the Elko New Market area, Xerxes Avenue was impassable 2 miles south of County Road 2.

Flash Flood in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 07:00:00 to 13-JUL-13 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARIBAULT ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several local officials, trained spotters and the general public observed flash flooding across northern and eastern Rice County due to 3, to locally 8. inches of rain that fell between 6 AM CST to 10 AM CST.
Rice County Sheriff officials indicated that a number of residents were evacuated in Dundas, where homes suffered significant damage. Businesses were also damaged.
Roads were closed after several washed away.  County Roads 88, 82 and 29 were blocked off for repairs.
The most significant road damage appears to be in Bridgewater, Northfield, Wheeling and Webster Townships.
Rice County Road 78 between Dundas and Northfield washed away, along with part of a bike path and a portion of Union Pacific rail bed. Authorities say a gas line and optic communication lines were also severed when the road washed away.

Heavy Rain in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 06:30:00 to 13-JUL-13 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A measured rainfall amount of 5.85 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:15:00 to 13-JUL-13 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREDIT RIVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A measured rainfall amount of 8.30 inches fell in less than 4 hours.

Flash Flood in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 07:30:00 to 13-JUL-13 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNESOTA LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The local fire department in Minnesota Lake had to pump water out of intersections near Lake Street and Highway 22 due to flowing water.

Heavy Rain in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:15:00 to 13-JUL-13 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAKOPEE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A measured rainfall amount of 4.15 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:00:00 to 13-JUL-13 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMINGTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A measured rainfall amount of 3.30 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 04:00:00 to 13-JUL-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN PRAIRIE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A trained observer measured 5.15 inches of rainfall in a 3 hour period.

Heavy Rain in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:00:00 to 13-JUL-13 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A measured rainfall amount of 4.47 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 04:00:00 to 13-JUL-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN PRAIRIE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A rainfall total of 4.53 inches fell at the KFCM airport in a 3 hour period.

Heavy Rain in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:30:00 to 13-JUL-13 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LE CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A measured rainfall amount of 3.25 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:00:00 to 13-JUL-13 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANHASSEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A measured rainfall report of 4.50 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 06:30:00 to 13-JUL-13 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall amount of 4.75 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:15:00 to 13-JUL-13 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREDIT RIVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall amount of 6.69 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:15:00 to 13-JUL-13 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREDIT RIVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall amount of 5.00 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 06:00:00 to 13-JUL-13 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWATONNA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall amount of 2.92 inches fell in less than 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:15:00 to 13-JUL-13 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIOR LAKE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall amount of 4.95 inches fell in less than 4 hours.

Heavy Rain in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 13-JUL-13 05:15:00 to 13-JUL-13 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIOR LAKE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A measured rainfall amount of 4.30 inches fell in less than 3 hours.