Watson Evangelical Church, MN Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 15 at 11:38AM CDT until June 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine 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 the river begin flooding, along with some basements of houses along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1100 AM CDT Saturday, the stage was 14.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1100 AM CDT Saturday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow 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 of 14.2 feet on 06/25/1991. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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