Flood Warning in Chippewa County, Minnesota

Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED 8/31/2025 8:10:00 PM (UTC) Urgency: Immediate Severity: Severe Certainty: Observed
8/31/2025 8:10:00 PM until 9/1/2025 11:15:00 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 Lac qui Parle, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. .With no significant rainfall expected over the next several days, area rivers should continue to fall. * 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 Sunday, the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 700 PM CDT Sunday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.6 feet Sunday, September 07. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
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