Albert Lea streets flood from heavy rains
Published 9:36 pm Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Flooding on Newton Avenue. Photo courtesy Kristina Drescher
Flooding near Thirsty Fox on Broadway and Fifth Street. Photo courtesy Kristina Drescher
Flooding on Virginia Place. Photo courtesy Kristina Drescher
Virginia Place is flooded after heavy rains in Albert Lea on Tuesday. Photo courtesy Cade Yost
Flooding on Fairlane Terrace. Photo courtesy Chelsey Bellrichard
Flooded streets near Morin Park. Photo courtesy Tyler Espinosa
Vehicles are stalled in high water on West Main Street near St. Mary Avenue and Morin Park Tuesday night. Photo courtesy Spencer Jones
Flooding in southern Albert Lea off of Newton Avenue and Fifth Street. Photo courtesy David Applegate
Flooding in southern Albert Lea off of Newton Avenue and Fifth Street. Photo courtesy David Applegate
Virginia Place. Photo courtesy Krystal Foley
Virginia Place. Photo courtesy Krystal Foley
Flooding on Frank Avenue. Photo courtesy Heather De Los Santos
Flooding on Frank Avenue. Photo courtesy Heather De Los Santos
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Heavy rains falling on Albert Lea led to flash flooding in several streets Tuesday evening.
Initial reports state at least 5 to 6 inches of rain fell on the area. The area was under a flash flood warning until 11:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service stated areas to experience flash flooding included Albert Lea and Hayward with flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
First responders were busy helping those people stranded in water. People are advised to not travel in flood waters.
Do you have flooding on your street? Send photos to news@albertleatribune.com.
