Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Barden, MN ∙ Shakopee, MN ∙ Mendota, MN

Headline

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota...
Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County.
Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.
Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.
Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Brown and Blue Earth Counties.
Minnesota River at Savage affecting Dakota, Hennepin, Carver and Scott Counties.
Minnesota River at Mankato affecting Nicollet and Blue Earth Counties.
South Fork Crow River at Delano affecting Hennepin and Wright Counties.
Crow River at Rockford affecting Hennepin and Wright Counties.
Cannon River at Northfield affecting Dakota and Rice Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...
Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur, Sibley and Scott Counties.
Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Sibley, Carver and Scott Counties.
South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.
.Recent heavy rainfall combined with the forecast of additional rain and high soil moisture will produce additional rises on area rivers. Rain and storms continue tonight, with another round of widespread heavy rain possible later this week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 956 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County. Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County. Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties. Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Brown and Blue Earth Counties. Minnesota River at Savage affecting Dakota, Hennepin, Carver and Scott Counties. Minnesota River at Mankato affecting Nicollet and Blue Earth Counties. South Fork Crow River at Delano affecting Hennepin and Wright Counties. Crow River at Rockford affecting Hennepin and Wright Counties. Cannon River at Northfield affecting Dakota and Rice Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur, Sibley and Scott Counties. Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Sibley, Carver and Scott Counties. South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County. .Recent heavy rainfall combined with the forecast of additional rain and high soil moisture will produce additional rises on area rivers. Rain and storms continue tonight, with another round of widespread heavy rain possible later this week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Savage. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 PM CDT Tuesday, the stage was 701.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue rising to 708.5 feet Tuesday, June 25. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 702.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 708.4 feet on 06/29/1957. && LAT...LON 4481 9358 4482 9352 4482 9343 4480 9337 4479 9334 4480 9330 4482 9326 4486 9321 4490 9319 4489 9318 4489 9314 4488 9316 4483 9319 4477 9330 4477 9338 4479 9353 4478 9356

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