Weather Alert in Minnesota
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Redwood, MN; Renville, MN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Yellow Medicine, Lac qui Parle and Chippewa Counties. .Higher than normal flows will continue along the Minnesota River this week with another round of rain on the way. Overall mostly action stage along the river with Morton and Montevideo forecast to or observed just above minor flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Morton. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in North Redwood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1000 AM CDT Tuesday, the stage was 19.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday morning and continue rising to 22.0 feet Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.9 feet on 04/04/2007.
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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