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River Flood Warning 72, NWS Twin Cities, MN

July 5, 2019Le Sueur County, Scott County, Sibley County, Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at Jul 5, 2019, 8:45 PM CDT for Le Sueur County, Scott County, Sibley County, Minnesota. It took effect at Jul 8, 2019, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 5, 2019, 8:45 PM CDT (01:45 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 8, 2019, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jul 8, 2019, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Le Sueur County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sibley County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Minnesota River at Henderson (HENM5).

Action stage
727 ft
Minor stage
732 ft
Moderate stage
736 ft
Major stage
739.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

204 
WGUS43 KMPX 060145
FLWMPX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
845 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

...The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in Minnesota... 

  Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur...Scott and 
  Sibley Counties
  Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver and Scott Counties
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County


...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to Moderate Severity for the 
following rivers in Minnesota...
  Minnesota River At Morton  affecting Renville County
.This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of [.....] 
inches over the past [..] hours and forecast precipitation of [.....]
inches over the next [..] hours. Heavy rains could cause river levels
to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will
monitor this developing situation and issue followup statements as 
conditions or forecasts change.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

MNC129-070745-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTNM5.2.ER.190701T0958Z.190708T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
845 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...

The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Minnesota River At Morton .
* until further notice.
* At  7:30 PM Friday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.4 feet by 
  Sunday evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in 
  North Redwood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4460 9519 4465 9514 4455 9487 4442 9487

$$

MNC079-139-143-070745-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0072.190708T0600Z-190709T0000Z/
/HENM5.1.ER.190708T0600Z.190708T0600Z.190708T0600Z.NO/
845 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Minnesota River at Henderson MN19.
* from late Sunday night to Monday evening.
* At  8:30 PM Friday the stage was 731.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 732.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early 
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At 732.0 feet...Water begins impacting residences and 
  agricultural buildings north and south of Henderson.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4461 9393 4466 9382 4460 9379 4446 9388 4446 9399

$$

MNC019-139-070745-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0073.190708T1800Z-190709T1800Z/
/JDNM5.1.ER.190708T1800Z.190708T1800Z.190709T0000Z.NO/
845 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Minnesota River near Jordan.
* from Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon.
* At  7:45 PM Friday the stage was 23.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
  early afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Low lying areas and some roads along the 
  river begin to flood and private sanitary sewers may experience 
  problems.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4473 9368 4482 9359 4475 9354 4460 9378 4466 9382

$$

MNC019-070745-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0074.190706T1800Z-190711T1200Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.190706T1800Z.190710T1200Z.190711T0600Z.NO/
845 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* from Saturday afternoon to Thursday morning.
* At  8:30 PM Friday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 11.2 feet by Wednesday morning.the river 
  will fall below flood stage by early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$

MNC127-070745-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0075.190706T0153Z-190710T1800Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.190706T0153Z.190707T1800Z.190710T0000Z.NO/
845 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* At  7:30 PM Friday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 7.3 feet by Sunday early afternoon.the river will fall
  below flood stage by Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet...Swayback bridge in Redwood Falls overtopped.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546

$$
3 follow-up statements
620 
WGUS83 KMPX 060146
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
846 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  Minnesota River At New Ulm affecting Brown and Nicollet Counties 
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota..
  Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa...Lac qui Parle 
  and Yellow Medicine Counties 
  Minnesota River At Morton  affecting Renville County 
  Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur...Scott and 
  Sibley Counties 
  Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver and Scott Counties 
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County 
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County 

.Overview...Intense rainfall in isolated spots this evening has 
resulted in several rivers swelling quickly, especially along
the Minnesota and its tributes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

MNC023-073-173-070745-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MVOM5.1.ER.190704T1915Z.190710T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River at Montevideo.
* until further notice.
* At  8:00 PM Friday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.3 feet by 
  Wednesday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Low lying areas and some roads along the 
  river begin flooding, along with some basements of houses along the
  river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4503 9578 4492 9562 4486 9570 4497 9587

$$

MNC129-070745-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTNM5.2.ER.190701T0958Z.190708T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River At Morton .
* until further notice.
* At  7:30 PM Friday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.4 feet by 
  Sunday evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Fleischer Rd flooded in North Redwood; storm
  sewers closed off and bypass pumping begins.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in 
  North Redwood. 
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Water reaches flood mitigation culverts on 
  Riverside Road

&&
 
LAT...LON 4460 9519 4465 9514 4455 9487 4442 9487

$$

MNC015-103-070745-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NULM5.1.ER.190704T1020Z.190704T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

...Flood Warning now expected to end further notice...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River At New Ulm.
* until further notice.
* At  7:45 PM Friday the stage was 800.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 800.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 800.2 feet by 
  Thursday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 796.0 feet...Water impacts park land and boat launch 
  access road is closed.
* Impact...At 795.0 feet...Water begins to impact the access roads in 
  the floodplain.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4435 9459 4440 9455 4427 9431 4421 9431

$$

MNC079-139-143-070745-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0072.190708T0600Z-190709T0000Z/
/HENM5.1.ER.190708T0600Z.190708T0600Z.190708T0600Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River at Henderson MN19.
* from late Sunday night to Monday evening.
* At  8:30 PM Friday the stage was 731.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 732.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early 
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At 732.5 feet...Water begins encroaching on highway 19 east
  of Henderson.
* Impact...At 732.0 feet...Water begins impacting residences and 
  agricultural buildings north and south of Henderson.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4461 9393 4466 9382 4460 9379 4446 9388 4446 9399

$$

MNC019-139-070745-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0073.190708T1800Z-190709T1800Z/
/JDNM5.1.ER.190708T1800Z.190708T1800Z.190709T0000Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River near Jordan.
* from Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon.
* At  7:45 PM Friday the stage was 23.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
  early afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Low lying areas and some roads along the 
  river begin to flood and private sanitary sewers may experience 
  problems.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4473 9368 4482 9359 4475 9354 4460 9378 4466 9382

$$

MNC019-070745-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0074.190706T1800Z-190711T1200Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.190706T1800Z.190710T1200Z.190711T0600Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* from Saturday afternoon to Thursday morning.
* At  8:30 PM Friday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 11.2 feet by Wednesday morning.the river 
  will fall below flood stage by early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown 
  to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 
  30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 
  94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$

MNC127-070745-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0075.190706T0153Z-190710T1800Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.190706T0153Z.190707T1800Z.190710T0000Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* At  7:30 PM Friday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 7.3 feet by Sunday early afternoon.the river will fall
  below flood stage by Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some 
  roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of 
  Swayback bridge

&&
 
LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546

$$
515 
WGUS83 KMPX 061440
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
940 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  Cottonwood River Above Springfield  affecting Brown County 
  Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver and Scott Counties 
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County 
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County 
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota..
  Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa...Lac qui Parle 
  and Yellow Medicine Counties 
  Minnesota River At Morton  affecting Renville County 
  Minnesota River At New Ulm affecting Brown and Nicollet Counties 
  Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur...Scott and 
  Sibley Counties 

.Overview...Isolated heavy precipitation yesterday has caused some
area rivers to rise further. Mainly dry weather is expected through 
most of Monday, before the next chance for significant precipitation 
returns Monday night into Tuesday. The National Weather Service 
will continue to monitor the situation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

MNC015-072039-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0076.000000T0000Z-190709T2100Z/
/SPFM5.1.ER.190706T0652Z.190706T1800Z.190709T0300Z.NO/
940 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Flood Warning now expected to end Tuesday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River Above Springfield .
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:30 AM Saturday the stage was 22.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest today near its current level.
  The river will fall below flood stage Monday night.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510

$$

MNC023-073-173-072039-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MVOM5.1.ER.190704T1915Z.190710T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River at Montevideo.
* until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.4 feet by 
  Wednesday.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Low lying areas and some roads along the 
  river begin flooding, along with some basements of houses along the
  river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4503 9578 4492 9562 4486 9570 4497 9587

$$

MNC129-072039-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTNM5.2.ER.190701T0958Z.190708T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River At Morton .
* until further notice.
* At 8:30 AM Saturday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.9 feet by 
  Monday afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Fleischer Rd flooded in North Redwood; storm
  sewers closed off and bypass pumping begins.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in 
  North Redwood. 
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Water reaches flood mitigation culverts on 
  Riverside Road

&&
 
LAT...LON 4460 9519 4465 9514 4455 9487 4442 9487

$$

MNC015-103-072039-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NULM5.1.ER.190704T1020Z.190711T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River At New Ulm.
* until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM Saturday the stage was 799.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 800.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 800.4 feet by Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 796.0 feet...Water impacts park land and boat launch 
  access road is closed.
* Impact...At 795.0 feet...Water begins to impact the access roads in 
  the floodplain.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4435 9459 4440 9455 4427 9431 4421 9431

$$

MNC079-139-143-072039-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0072.190708T0600Z-190709T0000Z/
/HENM5.1.ER.190708T0600Z.190708T0600Z.190708T0600Z.NO/
940 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River at Henderson MN19.
* from late Sunday night to Monday evening.
* At 8:30 AM Saturday the stage was 731.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 732.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At 732.5 feet...Water begins encroaching on highway 19 east
  of Henderson.
* Impact...At 732.0 feet...Water begins impacting residences and 
  agricultural buildings north and south of Henderson.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4461 9393 4466 9382 4460 9379 4446 9388 4446 9399

$$

MNC019-139-072039-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0073.190707T1200Z-190711T0000Z/
/JDNM5.1.ER.190707T1200Z.190708T1200Z.190710T0600Z.NO/
940 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Flood Warning now expected to end Wednesday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River near Jordan.
* from Sunday morning to Wednesday evening.
* At 8:45 AM Saturday the stage was 24.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue 
  to rise to near 25.3 feet by Monday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Low lying areas and some roads along the 
  river begin to flood and private sanitary sewers may experience 
  problems.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4473 9368 4482 9359 4475 9354 4460 9378 4466 9382

$$

MNC019-072039-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0074.190706T1424Z-190711T1800Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.190706T0730Z.190707T0600Z.190711T1200Z.NO/
940 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Flood Warning now expected to end Thursday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* from this morning to Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:30 AM Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.4 feet
  tonight. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown 
  to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 
  30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 
  94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$

MNC127-072039-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-190711T0000Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.190707T1800Z.190710T0600Z.NO/
940 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Flood Warning now expected to end Wednesday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Wednesday evening.
* At 8:30 AM Saturday the stage was 6.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.2 feet  
  tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some 
  roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of 
  Swayback bridge

&&
 
LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546

$$
CEO
424 
WGUS83 KMPX 070052
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
752 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur...Scott and 
  Sibley Counties
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  Cottonwood River Above Springfield  affecting Brown County 
  Minnesota River At New Ulm affecting Brown and Nicollet Counties 
  Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver and Scott Counties 
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County 
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County 
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota..
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa...Lac qui Parle 
  and Yellow Medicine Counties 
  Minnesota River At Morton  affecting Renville County 

.Overview...A few bouts of rainfall over the past week has swollen
rivers for much of the area.  Expect a gradual drop in flood levels 
after a brief crest from last night's rainfall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

MNC015-080651-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0077.190707T0600Z-190709T0000Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.190707T0600Z.190707T1800Z.190708T0600Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* from late tonight to Monday evening.
* At  7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tonight and 
  continue to rise to near 11.1 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying 
  areas...and some roads along the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470

$$

MNC015-080651-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0076.000000T0000Z-190709T1800Z/
/SPFM5.1.ER.190706T0652Z.190707T0030Z.190709T0000Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Flood Warning now expected to end Tuesday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River Above Springfield .
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* At  7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Monday evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510

$$

MNC023-073-173-080651-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MVOM5.1.ER.190704T1915Z.190710T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River at Montevideo.
* until further notice.
* At  7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.3 feet by 
  early Wednesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Low lying areas and some roads along the 
  river begin flooding, along with some basements of houses along the
  river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4503 9578 4492 9562 4486 9570 4497 9587

$$

MNC129-080651-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTNM5.2.ER.190701T0958Z.190708T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River At Morton .
* until further notice.
* At  7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.8 feet by 
  Monday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Fleischer Rd flooded in North Redwood; storm
  sewers closed off and bypass pumping begins.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in 
  North Redwood. 
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Water reaches flood mitigation culverts on 
  Riverside Road

&&
 
LAT...LON 4460 9519 4465 9514 4455 9487 4442 9487

$$

MNC015-103-080651-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-190714T0600Z/
/NULM5.1.ER.190704T1020Z.190711T1800Z.190713T1200Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Flood Warning now expected to end Sunday July 14...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River At New Ulm.
* until Sunday July 14.
* At  7:45 PM Saturday the stage was 799.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 800.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Wednesday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 800.5 feet by Thursday early afternoon.the
  river will fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 796.0 feet...Water impacts park land and boat launch 
  access road is closed.
* Impact...At 795.0 feet...Water begins to impact the access roads in 
  the floodplain.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4435 9459 4440 9455 4427 9431 4421 9431

$$

MNC079-139-143-070122-
/O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-190709T0000Z/
/HENM5.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Minnesota River at Henderson MN19.
* At  7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 731.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 732.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 731.5 feet 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 732.5 feet...Water begins encroaching on highway 19 east
  of Henderson.
* Impact...At 732.0 feet...Water begins impacting residences and 
  agricultural buildings north and south of Henderson.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4461 9393 4466 9382 4460 9379 4446 9388 4446 9399

$$

MNC019-139-080651-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0073.190707T1800Z-190711T0600Z/
/JDNM5.1.ER.190707T1800Z.190708T0000Z.190710T1200Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Wednesday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
  The Minnesota River near Jordan.
* from Sunday afternoon to late Wednesday night.
* At  7:45 PM Saturday the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 25.1 feet by tomorrow evening.the river 
  will fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Low lying areas and some roads along the 
  river begin to flood and private sanitary sewers may experience 
  problems.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4473 9368 4482 9359 4475 9354 4460 9378 4466 9382

$$

MNC019-080651-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-190712T0600Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.190706T0730Z.190707T0600Z.190712T0000Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Thursday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* until late Thursday night.
* At  7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.5 feet by 
  after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown 
  to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 
  30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 
  94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$

MNC127-080651-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-190711T0600Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.190707T1800Z.190710T1200Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Wednesday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until late Wednesday night.
* At  7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 6.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.5 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet...Swayback bridge in Redwood Falls overtopped.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some 
  roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of 
  Swayback bridge

&&
 
LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 5, 7:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXWaseca2 hr
Jul 5, 8:22 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMPXLe Sueur, Rice, Steele, Waseca4 hr
Jul 5, 8:45 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXCarver, Scott5 days
Jul 5, 8:45 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXCarver8 days
Jul 5, 8:45 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXRedwood7 days
Jul 5, 8:46 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMPXDakota, Goodhue4 hr
Jul 5, 9:10 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMPXRice, Steele4 hr
Jul 6, 6:44 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXBrown45 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.