Weather Alert in Minnesota
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:13PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Chippewa, MN; Lac qui Parle, MN; Yellow Medicine, MN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Renville, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. .After the widespread rain over the last few days, we expect to see a gradual increase in flow over the mainstem Minnesota River. As such, flooding is expected to continue until we see a prolonged period of dry weather. The expectation with the upcoming rainfall is several other forecast points eventually reaching action and or flood stage over the next several days. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Storm sewers may need to be plugged to prevent water from backing up into streets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 800 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 800 PM CDT Thursday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet on 07/11/1995.
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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