The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota. Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Yellow Medicine and Lac qui Parle Counties. .The Minnesota River at Morton has crested but will remain above flood stage through the next few days. The Minnesota River at Montevideo is cresting tonight and will slowly decline through the next few days. Additional rainfall is expected late Sunday night into early Monday, but amounts should be 0.25" or less. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Minnesota River at Montevideo. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 14.0 feet, Low lying areas and some roads along the river begin flooding, along with some basements of houses along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 700 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 15.3 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 700 AM CDT Sunday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4 feet on 04/06/1978.
