Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/18/2026 19:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 9:58PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 18, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires: 
September 18, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 958 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking heavy rain and minor flooding. Locations impacted include... Winnebago, New Richland, Ellendale, Minnesota Lake, Geneva, Hartland, Freeborn, Easton, Delavan and Matawan.
Instruction: 
Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches have fallen and additional rain is forecast. Urban and small streams may flood due to this rainfall. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for the possible issuance of additional flooding statements for warnings.
Area Description: 
Blue Earth; Waseca; Steele; Faribault; Freeborn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov