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WGUS83 KMPX 211240
FLSMPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
740 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County.

.With rainfall coming in lower than expected the forecast has been
adjusted. Additional rain will have additional rises, just not as
high as previously forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

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740 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Redwood River near Redwood Falls.

* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Swayback bridge in Redwood Falls overtopped.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 700 AM CDT Friday, the stage was 5.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 9.0 feet
    Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.0 feet on 03/04/1983.

&&

LAT...LON 4457 9513 4455 9509 4452 9512 4450 9521
      4447 9527 4448 9546 4451 9546 4454 9536
      4455 9526 4454 9522 4456 9520 4456 9514

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NDC