Flood Warning in Chippewa County, Minnesota

Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
9/2/2025 8:09:00 PM (UTC) Urgency: Immediate Severity: Severe Certainty: Observed
9/2/2025 8:09:00 PM until 9/3/2025 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 Yellow Medicine, Lac qui Parle 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 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 700 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.3 feet Tuesday, September 09. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet on 04/03/2020.
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