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Flood Watch issued June 16 at 4:49PM CDT until June 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MNMultiple rounds of additional rainfall on top of already wet soilshas a chance to result in isolated to scattered flooding, with bothareal flooding and flash flooding possible. The most concerninground of precipitation will arrive later in the day on Monday, witha focus around and northwest of the Twin Cities. Trainingthunderstorms could lead to localized higher amounts and anincreased risk of flash flooding. Scattered showers and stormscontinue through Tuesday before diminishing by Tuesday night.* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.* WHERE...Portions of Minnesota, including the following areas,Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Dakota, Douglas,Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs,Morrison, Pope, Ramsey, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley,Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Washington and Wright andWisconsin, including the following areas, Barron, Polk and St.Croix.* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Tuesday night.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

National Weather Service

Flood Warning issued June 16 at 10:38AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inMinnesota...Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inMinnesota...Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Yellow Medicine, Lac quiParle and Chippewa Counties..Heavy rain over the next week will lead to significant rises onarea rivers. Please note, our river forecasts only include the next24 hours of forecast precipitation. River stages have the potentialto end up higher, and crest longer, than the current forecast showsby the end of the week.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Minnesota River at Morton.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded inNorth Redwood.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 1000 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 21.9 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 1000 AM CDT Sunday was 21.9 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.4feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stageearly Thursday afternoon.- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of22.2 feet on 05/02/2006.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.

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