Flood Watch: Mitchell; Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Floyd; Chickasaw; Fayette; Clayton; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston; La Crosse; Monroe; Vernon; Crawford; Richland; Grant

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Flood Watch — Mitchell; Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Floyd; Chickasaw; Fayette; Clayton; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston; La Crosse; Monroe; Vernon; Crawford; Richland; Grant Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. Additional heavy rainfall may occur over areas that saw 2 to 6 inches of rain over the last 24 hours, which could quickly result in renewed flooding. Confidence in the timing and location of this additional heavy rain is low (less than 20 percent) at the present time. However, there are signals that the heavy rain may occur during the morning hours, hence the watch has been extended in time. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Iowa, including the following counties, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek, southeast Minnesota, including the following counties, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted and Winona, and Wisconsin, including the following counties, Crawford, Grant, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland and Vernon. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional heavy rainfall may occur over areas that saw 2 to 6 inches of rain over the last 24 hours, which could quickly result in renewed flooding. Confidence in the timing and location of this additional heavy rain is low (less than 20 percent) at the present time. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood