Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Minnesota River at Savage affecting Scott, Carver, Hennepin and
Dakota Counties.
Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Yellow Medicine, Lac qui
Parle and Chippewa Counties.
.While the Minnesota River has crested and is starting to recede, a
few locations remain above flood stage.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Minnesota River at Savage.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 702.0 feet, Barge loading affected at Port Cargill,
and other flood prevention measures are begun. Water begins to
impact Black Dog Road in Burnsville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 900 PM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 703.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 900 PM CDT Wednesday was 703.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday morning and continue falling to 699.4 feet
Wednesday, June 19.
- Flood stage is 702.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
703.3 feet on 05/24/2022.