7/9/2024 8:43:00 PM until 7/10/2024 10:45:00 PM

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional forecast information is available at www.weather.gov/siouxfalls. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Cottonwood and Jackson Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... West Okoboji Lake near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Des Moines River near Windom. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins along several stretches of the river and Island Park in Windom floods in several areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 19.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 17.7 feet Tuesday, July 16. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Stay up to date with the latest river observations and forecasts at: www.water.noaa.gov