Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity for the following rivers in Minnesota. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Yellow Medicine, Chippewa and Lac qui Parle Counties. .Flooding continues on the Minnesota River at Montevideo as a consequence of recent rainfall. The stage of around 15ft is expected to begin falling tomorrow afternoon, however more rainfall arriving late in the week could keep levels steady. * 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 900 PM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 14.8 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 900 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.8 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.9 feet on 10/11/2017.
