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 continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.
Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Yellow
Medicine and Chippewa Counties.
* 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 700 PM CDT Tuesday, the stage was 15.4 feet.
- The river has passed crest and will continue to gradually
fall.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.7 feet
Tuesday, August 12.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.3 feet on 03/03/1996.