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Rock County Sheriff's Office MN
Friday June 21st, 2024 :: 04:06 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Flood Warning until 06:15PM Saturday

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Minnesota... Rock River at Luverne affecting Rock County. ...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Minnesota...Iowa... Rock River near Hardwick affecting Rock County. West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park affecting Dickinson County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Rock River near Hardwick.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, The lowest portions of the road near the intersection of 160th Ave and 175 St begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 PM CDT Friday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: ROCK, MN

Instructions:

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.Saturday evening.

Address/Location
Rock County Sheriff's Office MN
1000 N Blue Mound Ave
Luverne, MN 56156

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 507-283-5000

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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