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WGUS83 KMPX 200225 RRA
FLSMPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
925 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

  Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Yellow Medicine
  and Lac qui Parle Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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925 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Storm sewers may need to be plugged to
  prevent water from backing up into streets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 800 PM CDT Tuesday, the stage was 16.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 800 PM CDT Tuesday was 16.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2
    feet Thursday evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.2 feet on 04/19/1979.

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LAT...LON 4503 9578 4498 9571 4494 9571 4493 9568
      4491 9563 4488 9567 4489 9568 4489 9572
      4492 9574 4493 9577 4494 9581 4498 9585

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JPC