Weather Alert in Minnesota
Flood Warning issued August 19 at 11:01AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Redwood, MN; Renville, MN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County. Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County. Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa, Renville and Yellow Medicine Counties. Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Lac qui Parle and Yellow Medicine Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County. .No additional rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Morton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Fleischer Rd flooded in North Redwood; storm sewers closed off and bypass pumping begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1000 AM CDT Tuesday, the stage was 23.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1000 AM CDT Tuesday was 23.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 24.9 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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