Weather Alert in Minnesota
Flood Warning issued August 21 at 9:35PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Chippewa, MN; Renville, MN; Yellow Medicine, MN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County. Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Brown, Nicollet and Blue Earth Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Renville, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Yellow Medicine and Lac qui Parle Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 885.0 feet, Flood waters begin to reach the alley way along the river at the foot bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 815 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 885.7 feet. - River levels are currently steady. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 885.0 feet Thursday, August 28. - Flood stage is 885.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 886.0 feet on 06/22/2012.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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