Flood — Mower, Minnesota

2025-08-18 · near Austin, Mower, Minnesota

Event narrative

Heavy rain during the middle of August allowed Dobbins Creek at Austin to rise into flood stage during the afternoon on August 18th. The site crested at 11.94 ft in minor flood stage during the afternoon on August 18th before falling below flood stage during the early evening that same day.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain during the middle of August resulted in minor river flooding along the Cedar River and on both Turtle and Dobbins Creeks.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1289373. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.