Weather Alert in Minnesota
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 10:01AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Chippewa, MN; Renville, MN; Yellow Medicine, MN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Yellow Medicine, Chippewa and Renville Counties. .Additional rainfall over the next 24 hours will cause slight increase prior to crest later this week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 885.0 feet, Flood waters begin to reach the alley way along the river at the foot bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 915 AM CDT Saturday, the stage was 885.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 915 AM CDT Saturday was 885.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 886.1 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 885.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 886.0 feet on 06/22/2012.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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