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Midwest faces widespread flooding and mudslides

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The Upper Midwest continues to face significant flooding and weather disruptions driven by heavy rainfall and saturated ground. While southern and southeastern Minnesota experienced severe flash flooding, mudslides, and road closures on September 19 and 20, 2026, the impact has extended into Iowa. In Iowa, the National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for several rivers in the southeast, including the English, Iowa, Cedar, and North Skunk rivers. The English River near Kalona has reached levels not seen since 2019, causing water to spill onto agricultural land and rural roads. Other monitored areas, such as the Iowa River near Lone Tree and the Cedar River near Conesville, have also exceeded or are projected to exceed flood stages. In Minnesota, precipitation totals exceeded eight inches near Spring Valley, with more than seven inches recorded in Lanesboro and Ellendale. Infrastructure damage included a mudslide on State Highway 16 between Lanesboro and Whalan, and all streets in the Spring Valley downtown district were closed due to rising waters in Fillmore, Mower, and northern Houston counties. As of September 30, the threat has expanded to include portions of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri due to an approaching moisture-laden system. Forecasters anticipate widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, In Nebraska, Fillmore and York Counties are under a flood warning as the West Fork Big Blue River experiences minor flooding, with some water levels remaining above flood stage in areas potentially receiving more than 5 inches. such as McCool Junction. In Missouri, a flood warning is remains in effect for the Grand River near Brunswick, affecting impacting Chariton and Carroll Counties. The river is forecast to rise above the 19.0-foot flood stage early Saturday morning, Counties, with a projected crest potential flooding of 22.2 feet on Sunday morning. Flooding is expected in low-lying areas near the U.S. Highway 24 bridge. Northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri also face significant flooding risks as these heavy rain systems move through the region.

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  1. 2026-10-02 00:46 UTC Midwest faces widespread flooding and mudslides
  2. 2026-10-01 20:56 UTC Midwest faces widespread flooding and mudslides
  3. 2026-09-30 22:37 UTC Midwest faces widespread flooding and mudslides
  4. 2026-09-28 21:01 UTC Midwest faces widespread flooding and mudslides
  5. 2026-09-28 03:27 UTC Midwest faces widespread flooding and mudslides
  6. 2026-09-22 14:09 UTC Midwest faces widespread flooding and mudslides
  7. 2026-09-20 01:03 UTC Midwest faces widespread flooding and mudslides
  8. 2026-09-18 22:25 UTC Midwest faces widespread flood watches amid heavy rain
  9. 2026-09-16 20:32 UTC Upper Midwest weather shifts toward cooler temperatures and雨
  10. 2026-09-16 11:51 UTC Upper Midwest weather shifts toward cooler temperatures and雨
  11. 2026-09-16 10:45 UTC Upper Midwest weather shifts toward cooler temperatures and雨
  12. 2026-09-15 21:45 UTC Upper Midwest weather shifts toward cooler temperatures and雨
  13. 2026-09-13 21:48 UTC Upper Midwest weather shifts toward cooler temperatures and雨
  14. 2026-09-12 13:47 UTC Upper Midwest weather shifts toward cooler temperatures and雨
  15. 2026-09-11 21:46 UTC Upper Midwest weather shifts toward cooler temperatures and雨
  16. 2026-09-08 14:23 UTC Weather forecast for Upper Midwest thunderstorms
  17. 2026-08-20 22:41 UTC Weather forecast for Upper Midwest thunderstorms

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