Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Minnesota...
Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Scott, Sibley and Carver
Counties.
Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa,
Renville and Yellow Medicine Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.
Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Yellow Medicine
and Lac qui Parle Counties.
.Little to no rainfall is in the forecast over the next several
days. Upstream rivers will continue to gradually fall as rivers
downstream continue to rise or crest.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Storm sewers may need to be plugged to
prevent water from backing up into streets.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 800 PM CDT Tuesday, the stage was 15.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 800 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 15.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.