Brīdinājumi, Montevideo Police Department

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:59PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. .High water continues along the Minnesota River near Montevideo due to recent rainfall. Widespread rain is expected overnight and again on Tuesday, which will lead to steady or rising river levels in the coming days. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 800 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 14.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 800 PM CDT Sunday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain fairly steady around 14.3 feet through tomorrow. It will then remain steady or rise thereafter...depending on how much rain falls through Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.2 feet on 06/25/1991. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.