Weather Alert in Minnesota
Flood Warning issued August 23 at 9:59AM CDT until August 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Redwood, MN
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Minnesota... Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County. .The Redwood River near Redwood Falls has risen to Minor Flood Stage following delayed rises tied to several rounds of rain and thunderstorms. Latest forecast shows that the Redwood River is expected to recede early in the upcoming week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of Swayback bridge * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 AM CDT Saturday, the stage was 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: 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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