Weather Alert in Minnesota
Flood Warning issued July 13 at 10:02PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Chippewa, MN; Lac qui Parle, MN; Yellow Medicine, MN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Yellow Medicine, Chippewa and Lac qui Parle Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Yellow Medicine, Chippewa and Renville Counties. .River levels continue to fall steadily as a lack of widespread rainfall continues through the next couple days before rain becomes more likely Tuesday into Wednesday. Granite Falls is exactly at minor flood stage as of 10pm, however it should drop below flood stage within the hour so electing to cancel it now instead of with the next forecast package in the morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Low lying areas and some roads along the river begin flooding, along with some basements of houses along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 900 PM CDT Sunday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday, July 20 and continue falling to 13.7 feet Sunday, July 20. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.3 feet on 03/03/1996.
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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