River Flood Warning for Lyon County, Minnesota

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Flood Warning for the Redwood River near Marshall until Saturday morning.

At 9 AM Thursday, the stage was 13.52 feet.  Minor flooding is forecast.  Flood stage is 14.00 feet. 

Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early afternoon on Thursday June 21.

At stages near 14.0 feet...There will be minor flooding of low lying areas outside of Marshall.

More Information ...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in South Dakota...Minnesota... Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90 Willow Creek Near Crooks Redwood River Near Marshall Big Sioux River near Canton Split Rock Creek Below Jasper.

Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in South Dakota...Iowa... Vermillion River near Wakonda.

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in South Dakota...Iowa... Split Rock Creek Near Corson ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in South Dakota...Iowa... Rock River At Rock Rapids.

The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest forecasts.

Runoff from heavy rainfall over the last two days continues to result in rising river stages across the area.

Widespread 3 to 6 inch rainfall were reported over the last 24 to 48 hours, with locally higher amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.