At the terminus of a 35 to 40 knot low-level jet, significant moisture transport and convergence contributed to several hours of slow-moving thunderstorms which traversed across the same locations.  Rainfall from 4 to 8 inches was common in much of Lyon, Murray and Cottonwood counties.

Flash Flood in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 07:40:00 to 03-JUL-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several gravel township and county roads were under water near Holland, Ruthton and Woodstock.

Flash Flood in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 07:53:00 to 03-JUL-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A township road was underwater due to heavy rainfall.  Report received by social media.

Flash Flood in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 08:00:00 to 03-JUL-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURRANT LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was reported over 221st Street.

Flash Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 08:03:00 to 03-JUL-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MML)RYAN FLD MARSHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway 19 was closed at the intersection with County Road 5 due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 08:30:00 to 03-JUL-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANDLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was flowing over the road near the intersection of 71st St. and 30th Avenue.

Flash Flood in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 08:35:00 to 03-JUL-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WILSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water over many township roads in southwest Murray county.

Hail in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 09:01:00 to 03-JUL-18 09:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: PFINGSTEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 05:00:00 to 03-JUL-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MML)RYAN FLD MARSHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall from 4 to 6 inches across the Redwood River basin near Marshall resulted in a rapid rise above flood stage by 0500CST, with a record crest at gage site MSHM5 of 17.41 feet at 0930CST.  Numerous water rescues of stranded motorists were required around Marshall.  Intermittent power outages occurred around Marshall, impacting the water and waste water treatment plants.

Flash Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 03:50:00 to 03-JUL-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MML)RYAN FLD MARSHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported flowing over County Road 7 near the intersection with State Highway 19 in western portions of Marshall. Rainfall at Marshall was 4.81 inches, with 4.02 inches just south of Marshall.

Flash Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 05:20:00 to 03-JUL-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water pooled quickly to a depth of more than 8 inches through a neighborhood in southern portions of Marshall.  Water reached basements of many homes in the area. Rainfall at Marshall was 4.81 inches, with 4.02 inches just south of Marshall.

Flash Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 07:00:00 to 03-JUL-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 155.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Excessive rainfall rates overloaded culverts on County Road 5 north of Lynd and County Road 7 south of State Highway 23 near Marshall, each washing out large sections of roadway.  Other county roads (60, 63 and 65) lost culverts as well, with road damage across the county totaling around 155 thousand dollars. Rainfall at Marshall was 4.81 inches, 4.02 inches just south of Marshall, 5.77 inches at Tracy and 6.50 inches at Ghent.

Flash Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 07:28:00 to 03-JUL-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRACY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Significant water was reported over U.S. Highway 14 in many areas between Tracy and Walnut Grove, with the road closed at this time by the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation. 5.77 inches of rainfall was reported at Tracy in just a couple of hours.

Flash Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 07:48:00 to 03-JUL-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GHENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was reported flowing over State Highway 68 near Ghent. With 5 inches of rainfall, there was sandbagging around homes due to widespread flooding.  Storm total rainfall at Ghent was 6.50 inches.

Flash Flood in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 08:12:00 to 03-JUL-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLAYTON MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Most township roads around Slayton were flooded. While 2.33 inches of rain was reported at Slayton, amount just north of there were as high as 8.61 inches at Lake Shetek.

Flash Flood in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 08:20:00 to 03-JUL-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WILSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Torrential rainfall resulted in water running across State Highway 30.  Lake Wilson received 2.30 inches of rainfall.

Flash Flood in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 08:25:00 to 03-JUL-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WILSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water flowing over 40th Ave. just south of State Highway 30.  Rainfall of 2.30 inches was reported at Lake Wilson.

Flash Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 08:00:00 to 03-JUL-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRACY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant water reported over roads and into yards. Report received via social media.  Rainfall of 5.77 inches was reported in Tracy.

Flash Flood in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 05:37:00 to 03-JUL-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Torrential rainfall produced widespread flooding of basements around Lake Shetek as water levels of the lake rapidly rose above shore.  8.61 inches of rain was measured at Lake Shetek in just a few hours with over 7 inches in just a two hour period.  Around 70 children were evacuated from a Bible camp as water inundated the campground.

Flash Flood in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-18 06:13:00 to 03-JUL-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

U.S. Highway 59 closed at the Lake Shetek turnoff as well as one mile north due to water over roadway. 8.61 inches of rainfall was reported at Lake Shetek.  No travel advisory was issued for Murray county.