The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Brown, Nicollet and Blue Earth Counties. 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. South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County. Crow River at Rockford affecting Hennepin and Wright Counties.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Minnesota River at Morton.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 24.0 feet, Fleischer Rd flooded in North Redwood; storm sewers closed off and bypass pumping begins.
Additional Details: - At 900 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 24.8 feet. - The river continues to gradually fall. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall to 23.4 feet Sunday, July 13. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 24.4 feet on 03/31/2009.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.