Heavy rain causes flooding in southern Minnesota

Flooding in southern MinnesotaHeavy rain led to flooding in parts of southern Minnesota, including in Waseca.

Heavy rain in recent days, including overnight from Sunday into Monday, caused flooding in parts of southern Minnesota.

Fortunately, skies started to clear up late Monday morning and the rest of the week is looking dry, easing any concerns about further flooding.

In Waseca, water pooled in fields but also impacted some roads, driveways and yards.

Police in Austin, Minn. also shared a picture after the city received more than four inches of rain in just an hour.

This picture, shared by Austin Police, shows flooding on Aug. 18, 2025.
(Courtesy: Austin Police Department)

Authorities remind travelers to not drive through any flooded roads, as it can be very dangerous due to any current and what may have happened beneath the water.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority has your full forecast here.
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