Flood Warning issued June 25 at 10:59PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

…Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity for the following
rivers in Minnesota…

Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Yellow Medicine, Chippewa
and Lac qui Parle Counties.

* 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 1000 PM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 15.4 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1000 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8
feet early Friday afternoon.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.8 feet on 06/04/1972.

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