Weather Alert in Minnesota
Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:53PM CDT until September 1 at 1:00PM 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... Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver, Scott and Sibley Counties. Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Renville, Yellow Medicine and Chippewa Counties. Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Chippewa Counties. .While areas of heavier localized rainfall occurred across the Minnesota River Valley on Wednesday, most rivers will continue to gradually fall over the next several days. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 885.0 feet, Flood waters begin to reach the alley way along the river at the foot bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 815 PM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 885.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 815 PM CDT Wednesday was 885.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday evening and continue falling to 884.7 feet Wednesday, September 03. - Flood stage is 885.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 884.9 feet on 10/13/2017.
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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