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Flood Warning issued June 7 at 9:44AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Scott, Sibley and Carver Counties. Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Scott, Le Sueur and Sibley Counties. South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Savage affecting Scott, Hennepin, Dakota and Carver Counties. Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Yellow Medicine, Chippewa and Lac qui Parle Counties. .River levels have steadied out in minor flood stage as of Friday morning. The expectation is that the rivers currently in minor flood stage will remain steady into the weekend and then should start to decline next week given a drier weather pattern. A few rain showers are possible overnight, followed by the next best chance for precipitation on Tuesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Storm sewers may need to be plugged to prevent water from backing up into streets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 AM CDT Friday, the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 900 AM CDT Friday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.7 feet Friday, June 14. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.6 feet on 06/24/1992. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.