Weather Alert in Minnesota
Flood Warning issued September 3 at 8:41PM 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 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. .No major changes to the river forecasts with a very slight bump in observations near Morton, but a continued downwards trend below flood stage expected within the coming days. We will see another round of showers and weak storms along a cold front tomorrow evening which could briefly pause the lowering levels, but since it looks to favor eastern MN to western WI it should avoid most of the Minnesota River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 800 PM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 800 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.1 feet Wednesday, September 10. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.0 feet on 03/24/1966.
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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