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Rock County Sheriff's Office MN
Friday June 21st, 2024 :: 09:50 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Flood Warning until 10:00AM Saturday

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota...Iowa... Rock River at Luverne affecting Rock County. Rock River at Rock Rapids affecting Lyon County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Minnesota... Rock River at Rock Valley affecting Lyon and Sioux Counties. Little Rock River near George affecting Lyon County. Rock River near Hardwick affecting Rock County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Rock River near Hardwick.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage on CR 8 and also the bridge on 175th St.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Friday was 18.0 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.

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:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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