Active Alerts Asbury, MN

Flood Warning
Issued at Sat 11:38 AM Jun. 15
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inMinnesota...Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, YellowMedicine and Chippewa Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo.* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Low lying areas and some roads along theriver begin flooding, along with some basements of houses alongthe river.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 1100 AM CDT Saturday, the stage was 14.3 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 1100 AM CDT Saturday was 14.4 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagetomorrow evening and continue falling to 12.6 feet Saturday,June 22.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of14.2 feet on 06/25/1991.