Alert archive / Minnesota / River Flood Warnings in 2020
River Flood Warning 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at Mar 2, 2020, 8:56 PM CST for Brown County, Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 3, 2020, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 20 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2020, 8:56 PM CST (02:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 3, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 23, 2020, 9:56 PM CDT
- In force
- 20 days
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Brown County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Cottonwood River (MN) above Springfield (SPFM5).
- Action stage
- 21 ft
- Minor stage
- 24 ft
- Moderate stage
- 27 ft
- Major stage
- 32 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05316950, 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.
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WGUS43 KMPX 030256
FLWMPX
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
856 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020
...The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Minnesota...
Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.
.Snowmelt has resulted in rises on the Cottonwood River. The river
is expected to reach flood stage by Tuesday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
MNC015-031500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0003.200304T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0000Z.200310T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
856 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Cottonwood River Above Springfield.
* From Tuesday evening until further notice.
* At 8:30 PM CST Monday, the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to 23.5 feet Monday evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7
feet on 06/21/1991.
&&
LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490
4417 9510
$$
Borghoff15 follow-up statements
448
WGUS83 KMPX 030459
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1059 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...
Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.
.Snowmelt has resulted in rises on the Cottonwood River. The river
is expected to reach flood stage by Tuesday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
MNC015-031700-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.200304T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0000Z.200310T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1059 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cottonwood River Above Springfield.
* From Tuesday evening until further notice.
* At 8:30 PM CST Monday, the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to 23.5 feet Monday evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7
feet on 06/21/1991.
&&
LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490
4417 9510
$$
Borghoff647 WGUS83 KMPX 031541 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 941 AM CST Tue Mar 3 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following river in Minnesota.. Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County .Overview...The recent warm spell has accelerated the snow melt and area rivers are on the rise. The snow melt will continue over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and update as necessary. 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. && MNC015-042141- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.200304T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0000Z.200310T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 941 AM CST Tue Mar 3 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * from this evening until further notice. * At 9:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 21.6 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near 23.8 feet by Tuesday morning. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ CEO
480 WGUS83 KMPX 040158 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 758 PM CST Tue Mar 3 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota.. Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County .Overview... The Cottonwood and Redwood Rivers continue to respond quickly to snowmelt and runoff due to warmer temperatures, with signs of ice jamming on the Cottonwood near New Ulm as well. This will only become more common as we head into the next few weeks, as warmer temperatures eat into our snowpack. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && MNC015-050757- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.200304T0156Z-000000T0000Z/ /NWUM5.1.SM.200303T2227Z.200311T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 758 PM CST Tue Mar 3 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end further notice...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * from this evening until further notice. * At 7:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.5 feet by Tuesday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. * Impact...At 13.1 feet...Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood Street west of the river. * Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying areas...and some roads along the river. && LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470 $$ MNC015-050757- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200310T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 758 PM CST Tue Mar 3 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until further notice. * At 7:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 22.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.8 feet by Tuesday morning then begin falling. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-050757- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0005.200305T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200305T1200Z.200309T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 758 PM CST Tue Mar 3 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * from Thursday morning until further notice. * At 7:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 5.6 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 6.5 feet by Monday morning. * Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of Swayback bridge && LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546 $$
617 WGUS83 KMPX 050227 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 827 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota.. Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County .Overview... The Cottonwood and Redwood Rivers continue to respond quickly to snowmelt and runoff due to warm temperatures. Additionally, an ice jam is apparent near New Ulm and more ice jams are likely as snowmelt continues. Very warm temperatures this weekend are cause for concern with regards to rising river levels. 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. && MNC015-060826- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200310T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 827 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until further notice. * At 7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 22.6 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.8 feet by Tuesday morning then begin falling. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-060826- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.200306T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200306T0000Z.200308T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 827 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end further notice...The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * from Thursday evening until further notice. * At 7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 5.7 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue to rise to near 6.4 feet by early Sunday morning. * Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of Swayback bridge && LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546 $$
478 WGUS83 KMPX 051538 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 938 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... 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 Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County Minnesota River At Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties .Overview... The Cottonwood and Redwood Rivers continue to respond quickly to snowmelt and runoff due to warm temperatures. Additionally, an ice jam is apparent near New Ulm and more ice jams are likely as snowmelt continues. Very warm temperatures this weekend are cause for concern with regards to rising river levels. 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. && MNC015-062137- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NWUM5.3.SM.200303T2227Z.200304T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 938 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * until further notice. * At 9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 16.6 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.6 feet by this afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. * Impact...At 13.1 feet...Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood Street west of the river. * 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 $$ MNC015-062137- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200310T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 938 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until further notice. * At 8:30 AM Thursday the stage was 22.8 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.8 feet by Tuesday morning then begin falling. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-129-062137- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0006.200307T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTNM5.1.SM.200307T0600Z.200311T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 938 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River At Morton . * from late Friday night until further notice. * At 8:30 AM Thursday the stage was 19.7 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 22.0 feet by Wednesday morning. * 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 $$ MNC127-062137- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.200306T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200306T1200Z.200309T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 938 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end further notice...The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * from Friday morning until further notice. * At 8:30 AM Thursday the stage was 5.8 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue to rise to near 6.5 feet by Monday morning. * Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of Swayback bridge && LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546 $$ BPH
330 WGUS83 KMPX 060049 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 649 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown 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 Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties .Overview...Very warm temperatures over the next couple of days will allow for significant snowmelt and runoff into area rivers. Ice jams are possible as well. We will continue to monitor for any trends or changes in the forecast. 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. && MNC015-070648- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NWUM5.3.SM.200303T2227Z.200304T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 649 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * until further notice. * At 6:00 PM Thursday the stage was 16.4 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to remain near 16.4 feet over the next several days. * Impact...At 13.1 feet...Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood Street west of the river. * 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 $$ MNC015-070648- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200313T1030Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200310T1200Z.200312T1630Z.NO/ 649 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday March 13...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until Friday March 13. * At 6:30 PM Thursday the stage was 23.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.8 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage late next Thursday morning. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-129-070648- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0006.200307T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTNM5.1.SM.200307T0600Z.200311T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 649 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River At Morton . * from late Friday night until further notice. * At 5:30 PM Thursday the stage was 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 22.0 feet by Wednesday morning. * 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 $$ MNC127-070648- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.200307T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200307T1800Z.200309T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 649 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end further notice...The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * from Saturday afternoon until further notice. * At 5:30 PM Thursday the stage was 5.7 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday early afternoon and continue to rise to near 6.4 feet by early Monday morning. * Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of Swayback bridge && LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546 $$
358 WGUS83 KMPX 061636 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1036 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County Minnesota River At Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties 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 .Overview...Very warm temperatures over the next couple of days will allow for significant snowmelt and runoff into area rivers. Ice jams are possible as well. There still is an on going ice jam along the Cottonwood in New Ulm. Ice Jams present the risk of rapid fluctuations of river stages. We will continue to monitor for any trends or changes in the forecast. 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. && MNC015-072236- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NWUM5.3.SM.200303T2227Z.200304T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1036 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * until further notice. * At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 16.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.1 feet by this afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. * Impact...At 13.1 feet...Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood Street west of the river. * 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 $$ MNC015-072236- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200313T1930Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200310T1800Z.200313T0130Z.NO/ 1036 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday March 13...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until Friday March 13. * At 9:30 AM Friday the stage was 23.2 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.1 feet by Tuesday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday evening. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-129-072236- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0006.200308T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTNM5.1.SM.200308T1200Z.200312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1036 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end further notice...The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River At Morton . * from Sunday morning until further notice. * At 9:30 AM Friday the stage was 20.2 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday morning and continue to rise to near 22.1 feet by early Thursday morning. * 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 $$ MNC127-072236- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.200308T1200Z-200313T2100Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200308T1200Z.200310T1800Z.200313T0300Z.NO/ 1036 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday March 13...The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * from Sunday morning to Friday March 13. * At 9:30 AM Friday the stage was 5.3 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday morning and continue to rise to near 6.5 feet by Tuesday early afternoon.the river will fall below flood stage by Thursday before midnight. * Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of Swayback bridge && LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546 $$
440 WGUS83 KMPX 070156 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 756 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown 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 Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties .Overview...Warm temperatures this weekend will allow for efficient snowmelt and runoff into area rivers. Additionally, ice jams have been occurring at a few river gauge locations and more are possible. We will continue to monitor the forecast and river levels for any changes. 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. && MNC015-080755- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NWUM5.3.SM.200303T2227Z.200304T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 756 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * until further notice. * At 7:00 PM Friday the stage was 16.2 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 16.0 feet by Sunday morning. * Impact...At 13.1 feet...Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood Street west of the river. * 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 $$ MNC015-080755- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200310T1800Z.200313T0000Z.NO/ 756 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday March 13...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until Friday March 13. * At 7:30 PM Friday the stage was 23.4 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.0 feet by Tuesday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday evening. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-129-080755- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0006.200308T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTNM5.1.SM.200308T1200Z.200311T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 756 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River At Morton . * from Sunday morning until further notice. * At 7:30 PM Friday the stage was 20.2 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday morning and continue to rise to near 22.0 feet by Wednesday early afternoon. * 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 $$ MNC127-080755- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.200309T0000Z-200313T1200Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200309T0000Z.200311T0000Z.200312T1800Z.NO/ 756 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday March 13...The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * from Sunday evening to Friday March 13. * At 7:30 PM Friday the stage was 5.4 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday evening and continue to rise to near 6.5 feet by Tuesday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday early afternoon. * Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of Swayback bridge && LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546 $$
721 WGUS83 KMPX 071634 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1034 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota.. Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County .Overview... Snowmelt combined with ice jamming has created flooding conditions along the Cottonwood River. With a few days of significant warmth expected, this could possibly break up the jam and cause further flooding in the area. 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. && MNC015-082233- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NWUM5.3.SM.200303T2227Z.200304T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1034 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * until further notice. * At 6:45 AM Saturday the stage was 16.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 15.9 feet by tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 22.0 feet...Swimming pond at Flandrau SP closed and sandbagged for flood protection. * Impact...At 19.0 feet...All trails at Flandrau SP closed due to flooding * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Flood waters reach the back of the campground at Flandrau SP * Impact...At 13.1 feet...Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood Street west of the river. * 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 $$ MNC015-082233- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200313T1330Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200310T1200Z.200312T1930Z.NO/ 1034 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday morning...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until Friday morning. * At 9:30 AM Saturday the stage was 22.8 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.0 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday early afternoon. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$
717 WGUS83 KMPX 080202 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 802 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County Minnesota River At Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota.. Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County .Overview...Snowmelt combined with ice jamming has created flooding conditions along the Cottonwood River. With a few days of significant warmth expected, this could possibly break up the jam and cause further flooding along the Cottonwood, Minnesota, and other rivers. 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. && MNC015-090802- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200314T1500Z/ /NWUM5.3.SM.200303T2227Z.200304T2330Z.200313T2100Z.NR/ 802 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Saturday March 14...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * until Saturday March 14. * At 7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 10.7 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * 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 $$ MNC015-090802- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200313T1330Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200307T1845Z.200312T1930Z.NO/ 802 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until Friday morning. * At 7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 22.3 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.9 feet by Tuesday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday early afternoon. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-129-090802- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0006.200308T2100Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTNM5.1.SM.200308T2100Z.200312T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 802 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end further notice...The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River At Morton . * from Sunday afternoon until further notice. * At 7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 20.6 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and continue to rise to near 22.0 feet by Thursday morning. * 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 $$ MNC127-090802- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.200308T1200Z-200313T1800Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200308T1200Z.200311T0000Z.200313T0000Z.NO/ 802 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * from Sunday morning to Friday afternoon. * At 7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 5.8 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue to rise to near 6.4 feet by Tuesday evening.the river will fall below flood stage by Thursday evening. * Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of Swayback bridge && LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546 $$ BPH
160 WGUS83 KMPX 081553 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1053 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020 ...The flood warning is cancelled 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... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County Minnesota River At Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County .Overview... With the warm weather on Saturday, there is evidence that the ice jam on the Cottonwood near New Ulm has broken apart. This will remain the case today with even warmer conditions, as several points remain in flood due to snowmelt and runoff. 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. && MNC015-092153- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200314T1600Z/ /NWUM5.3.SM.200303T2227Z.200304T2330Z.200313T2200Z.NR/ 1053 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Saturday morning...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * until Saturday morning. * At 10:00 AM Sunday the stage was 10.6 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * 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 $$ MNC015-092153- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200313T1200Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200307T1845Z.200312T1800Z.NO/ 1053 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday morning...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until Friday morning. * At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 22.7 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.0 feet by Tuesday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday early afternoon. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-129-092153- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0006.200308T1551Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTNM5.1.SM.200308T1412Z.200312T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1053 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end further notice...The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River At Morton . * from this morning until further notice. * At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 21.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.0 feet by Wednesday evening then begin falling. * 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 $$ MNC015-103-081623- /O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200308T1553Z/ /NULM5.N.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1053 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Minnesota River At New Ulm. * At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 798.0 feet. * Flood stage is 800.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 798.1 feet this afternoon. * Impact...At 796.0 feet...Water impacts park land and boat launch access road is closed. * Impact...At 795.0 feet...Water begins to impact the access roads in the floodplain. && LAT...LON 4435 9459 4440 9455 4427 9431 4421 9431 $$ MNC127-092153- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200313T2100Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200308T1500Z.200310T1200Z.200313T0300Z.NO/ 1053 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * until Friday afternoon. * At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 6.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6.4 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday before midnight. * 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 $$
226 WGUS83 KMPX 090122 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 822 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota.. Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County Minnesota River At Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties .Overview...Warm temperatures this weekend will allow for efficient snowmelt and runoff into area rivers. Additionally, ice jams have been occurring at a few river gauge locations and more are possible. We will continue to monitor the forecast and river levels for any changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && MNC015-100721- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200314T1500Z/ /NWUM5.3.SM.200303T2227Z.200304T2330Z.200313T2100Z.NR/ 822 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Saturday morning...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * until Saturday morning. * At 8:00 PM Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.1 feet by Wednesday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. * Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying areas...and some roads along the river. && LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470 $$ MNC015-100721- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200313T1200Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200307T1845Z.200312T1800Z.NO/ 822 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until Friday morning. * At 7:30 PM Sunday the stage was 22.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.7 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday early afternoon. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-129-100721- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTNM5.1.SM.200308T1412Z.200311T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 822 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River At Morton . * until further notice. * At 7:30 PM Sunday the stage was 21.4 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.0 feet by Wednesday morning then begin falling. * Impact...At 23.0 feet...Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in North Redwood. * Impact...At 19.0 feet...Water reaches flood mitigation culverts on Riverside Road && LAT...LON 4460 9519 4465 9514 4455 9487 4442 9487 $$ MNC127-100721- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200308T1500Z.200309T0030Z.200313T0000Z.NO/ 822 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * until Friday afternoon. * At 7:30 PM Sunday the stage was 11.4 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Thursday evening. * 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 $$ BPH
547 WGUS83 KMPX 091521 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1021 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota.. Minnesota River At Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur...Scott and Sibley Counties .Overview... The ice jamming that was affecting rivers over the weekend has subsided somewhat as warmer temperatures continued to melt what was left of the snowpack. Expect river levels to remain saturated but gradually diminish this week, with ice jams still a threat especially on the smaller tributaries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && MNC015-102120- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/ /NWUM5.3.SM.200303T2227Z.200304T2330Z.200314T0600Z.NR/ 1021 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Saturday evening...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * until Saturday evening. * At 10:00 AM Monday the stage was 10.8 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and continue to rise to near 11.9 feet by Wednesday morning.the river will fall below flood stage by early Saturday morning. * Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying areas...and some roads along the river. && LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470 $$ MNC015-102120- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200313T1500Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200307T1845Z.200312T2100Z.NO/ 1021 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday morning...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until Friday morning. * At 9:30 AM Monday the stage was 22.7 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.5 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-129-102120- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTNM5.1.SM.200308T1412Z.200311T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1021 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River At Morton . * until further notice. * At 9:30 AM Monday the stage was 21.6 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.0 feet by early Wednesday morning then begin falling. * Impact...At 23.0 feet...Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in North Redwood. * Impact...At 19.0 feet...Water reaches flood mitigation culverts on Riverside Road && LAT...LON 4460 9519 4465 9514 4455 9487 4442 9487 $$ MNC079-139-143-102120- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0008.200310T1500Z-200314T0600Z/ /HENM5.1.ER.200310T1500Z.200311T1800Z.200313T1200Z.NO/ 1021 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River at Henderson MN19. * from Tuesday morning to late Friday night. * At 9:30 AM Monday the stage was 730.8 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 732.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and continue to rise to near 732.4 feet by Wednesday early afternoon.the river will fall below flood stage by Friday 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 $$ MNC127-102120- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200314T0000Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200308T1500Z.200309T0030Z.200313T0600Z.NO/ 1021 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday evening...The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * until Friday evening. * At 9:30 AM Monday the stage was 6.7 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early Friday morning. * Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of Swayback bridge && LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546 $$
199 WGUS83 KMPX 100156 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 856 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota.. Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County Minnesota River At Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur...Scott and Sibley Counties Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County .Overview...The ice jamming that was affecting rivers over the weekend has subsided somewhat as warmer temperatures continued to melt what was left of the snowpack. Expect river levels to remain saturated but gradually diminish this week, with ice jams still a threat especially on the smaller tributaries. 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. && MNC015-110756- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/ /NWUM5.3.SM.200303T2227Z.200304T2330Z.200314T0600Z.NR/ 856 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * until Saturday evening. * At 8:00 PM Monday the stage was 10.7 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to near 11.9 feet by Wednesday morning.the river will fall below flood stage by early Saturday 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 $$ MNC015-110756- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200313T1500Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200307T1845Z.200312T2100Z.NO/ 856 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until Friday morning. * At 8:30 PM Monday the stage was 22.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.5 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-129-110756- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTNM5.1.SM.200308T1412Z.200310T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 856 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River At Morton . * until further notice. * At 8:30 PM Monday the stage was 22.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will remain near 22.0 feet. * 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 $$ MNC079-139-143-110756- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0008.200310T1500Z-200314T0600Z/ /HENM5.1.ER.200310T1500Z.200311T1800Z.200313T1200Z.NO/ 856 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River at Henderson MN19. * from Tuesday morning to late Friday night. * At 8:30 PM Monday the stage was 731.8 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 732.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and continue to rise to near 732.4 feet by Wednesday early afternoon.the river will fall below flood stage by Friday morning. * Impact...At 732.5 feet...Water begins encroaching on highway 19 east of Henderson. * Impact...At 732.0 feet...Water begins impacting residences and agricultural buildings north and south of Henderson. && LAT...LON 4461 9393 4466 9382 4460 9379 4446 9388 4446 9399 $$ MNC127-110756- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200314T0000Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200308T1500Z.200309T0030Z.200313T0600Z.NO/ 856 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * until Friday evening. * At 8:30 PM Monday the stage was 6.3 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6.5 feet by after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early Friday 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 $$ BPH
642 WGUS83 KMPX 101530 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1030 AM CDT Tue Mar 10 2020 ...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Le Sueur...Scott and Sibley Counties Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota.. Minnesota River At Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver and Scott Counties .Overview...What is left of the snowpack will continue to melt this week leading to further rises. Ice jams may still pose problems in localized areas, especially to the north and west. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && MNC015-101600- /O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/ /NWUM5.3.SM.200303T2227Z.200304T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1030 AM CDT Tue Mar 10 2020 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * At 9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will fall to 10.2 feet by tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying areas...and some roads along the river. && LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470 $$ MNC015-101600- /O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200313T1500Z/ /SPFM5.1.SM.200304T0030Z.200307T1845Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1030 AM CDT Tue Mar 10 2020 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * At 9:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 21.3 feet. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will fall to 20.6 feet by tomorrow morning. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ MNC127-129-112130- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTNM5.1.SM.200308T1412Z.200311T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1030 AM CDT Tue Mar 10 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River At Morton . * until further notice. * At 9:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 22.6 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.7 feet by this evening then begin falling. * Impact...At 23.0 feet...Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in North Redwood. * Impact...At 19.0 feet...Water reaches flood mitigation culverts on Riverside Road && LAT...LON 4460 9519 4465 9514 4455 9487 4442 9487 $$ MNC079-139-143-112130- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T1500Z/ /HENM5.1.ER.200310T0801Z.200311T0600Z.200312T2100Z.NO/ 1030 AM CDT Tue Mar 10 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday morning...The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River at Henderson MN19. * until Friday morning. * At 9:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 732.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 732.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 732.9 feet tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 733.7 feet...The floodwall gates will be closed when Henderson reaches 733.7 and the river is still rising at Mankato. * Impact...At 733.5 feet...Highway 93 may be closed between Henderson and Hwy 169. * 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 $$ MNC019-139-112130- /O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0009.200311T1000Z-000000T0000Z/ /JDNM5.1.SM.200311T1000Z.200314T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1030 AM CDT Tue Mar 10 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Minnesota River near Jordan. * from late tonight until further notice. * At 9:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 24.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow and continue to rise to near 27.1 feet Saturday morning. * Impact...At 26.7 feet...The bridge at Scott County Road 9 and Carver County Road 11/Jonathan Carver Parkway will be closed. * Impact...At 25.0 feet...Low lying areas and some roads along the river begin to flood and private sanitary sewers may experience problems. && LAT...LON 4473 9368 4482 9359 4475 9354 4460 9378 4466 9382 $$ MNC127-112130- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200312T1200Z/ /RWDM5.1.SM.200308T1500Z.200309T0030Z.200311T1800Z.NO/ 1030 AM CDT Tue Mar 10 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Thursday morning...The Flood Warning continues for The Redwood River near Redwood Falls. * until Thursday morning. * At 9:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 5.9 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 6.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 6.0 feet tonight. * 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
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Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Mar 2, 8:56 PM CST | River Flood Watch | MPX | Brown | 21 days |
| Mar 3, 9:32 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MPX | Brown | 21 days |
| Mar 3, 10:52 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MPX | Redwood | 21 days |
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