Official

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 8:25PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

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

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

.Forecast rainfall over the next several days as well as released
flow from upstream should lead to the gage at Montevideo rising to
Moderate flood stage by Saturday afternoon.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate 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 700 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 15.7 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 700 PM CDT Friday was 15.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4
feet Monday evening.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.4 feet on 04/28/2018.

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