Weather Alert in Minnesota
Flood Warning issued June 30 at 10:26AM 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... South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County. Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Renville, Yellow Medicine and Chippewa Counties. Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Yellow Medicine, Chippewa and Lac qui Parle Counties. Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties. .River levels will continue to increase throughout the week with crests occurring over the next 7 days. Rain chances aren't expected until mid-late 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 889.1 feet, Flood waters begin to flow over Dikes Road and into the natural diversion that starts upstream of Granite Falls...water flows west and south of the city, reentering the river just below highway 212. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 915 AM CDT Monday, the stage was 885.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 915 AM CDT Monday was 885.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 887.2 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 885.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 887.3 feet on 05/18/2022.
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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