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LeRoy, Minn. flooding: Family rescued from chest-deep water as creek surges in minutes
By Karen Scullin at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
Floodwaters surged into homes in southeastern Minnesota on Wednesday, leaving families scrambling for safety and crews working around the clock to clean up the aftermath.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The sudden flooding in LeRoy, Minnesota, puts a spotlight on the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events. As Minneapolis residents watch the situation unfold in southeastern Minnesota, they may be reminded of their own city's flood mitigation efforts. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area has experienced its share of flooding in recent years, prompting investments in stormwater management and flood protection infrastructure. The fact that floodwaters can surge into homes in a matter of minutes, as seen in LeRoy, underscores the need for continued vigilance and proactive measures to prevent or minimize flood damage. In the Twin Cities, this means monitoring the health of local waterways and ensuring that urban planning takes into account the potential for flash flooding. As the cleanup efforts continue in LeRoy, Minneapolis officials would do well to review their own emergency preparedness plans and flood response strategies.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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