Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:20AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Kittson, MN Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Two Rivers River near Hallock.

* WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 802.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. Hallock Dam spillway
at Gilbert Park closed to the public. Culverts with flappers are
checked.
At 804.5 feet, Backup at Reach 2 Dike, cemetery road at 6th St S.
Shut storm valve.
At 806.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. Storm sewers start backing
up. Storm sewer valve at TH175 bridge closed. Lift pump inspected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 798.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to 805.8 feet next
Sunday, April 19.
- Flood stage is 802.0 feet.

Recommendations

Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through
flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.