DELANO, MN – The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the South Fork of the Crow River at Delano from late Thursday night until further notice.
At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the river was at 13.8 feet. Moderate flooding is forecast.
Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
The National Weather Service predicts the river will rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue to rise to near 17.9 feet.
At a level of 18.4 feet, the southwest part of Delano begins to experience flooding.
At 16.9 feet, storm sewers may need plugging to prevent river water from backing up into city streets, according to the National Weather Service.
At 15.4 feet, water begins encroaching on Mill Avenue north of Watertown.
At 14.9 feet, minor basement flooding may begin to occur at homes closest to the river.
At 13.9 feet, Carver County Road 123 between Mayer and Watertown becomes flooded.