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: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Crow River at Rockford.
When: Until late Wednesday night.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Low lying areas and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding.
Additional Details: - At 900 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 10.7 feet. - The river continues to gradually fall. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday morning and continue falling to 8.4 feet Sunday, July 13. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.7 feet on 06/01/2012.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.