Flood Warning in Chippewa County, Minnesota

Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED 8/10/2025 9:48:00 AM (UTC) Urgency: Immediate Severity: Severe Certainty: Observed
8/10/2025 9:48:00 AM until 8/11/2025 1:00:00 AM
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 Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Yellow Medicine, Chippewa and Lac qui Parle Counties. .No significant rainfall is expected over the next few days in the upper Minnesota River Valley basin. * 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 900 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 15.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 900 AM CDT Sunday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 15.3 feet. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.3 feet on 03/03/1996.
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