…Flood forecasts have been changed to “Minor” for the following rivers in Wisconsin…Iowa…Mississippi River Guttenberg Dam 10 is affecting Grant and Clayton Counties. …Flood forecasts have been changed to “Moderate” for the following rivers in Wisconsin…Minnesota…Mississippi River La Crosse is affecting Vernon, La Crosse and Houston Counties. Prevention/Preparedness Measures…Use caution when walking near riverbanks. If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn back and avoid drowning. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The following statement will be issued this evening at 11:15 CDT. && …Flood Warnings will remain in effect until further notice… * What…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is expected. * Where…Mississippi River at La Crosse. * When…Until further notice. * IMPACTS…At 14.0 feet, homes in the Shore Acres area begin to be threatened with flooding. Water begins to impact homes and businesses along La Font Avenue and Bainbridge Street in French Island. Water begins to overtop the road in Copeland Park, with some water flowing into the baseball field. Water is near the bottom of the Pettibone Beach Shelter and is threatening to overtop the road at Hauska Park near the sewage treatment plant. Water also begins to spread into Riverside Park. * Additional details… – As of 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday, the river level was 14.0 feet. – Full level is 10.0 feet. – Recent Activity…The 24-hour maximum level by 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 14.0 feet. – Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a peak of 14.1 feet this evening.Further updates will indicate that water levels may rise further due to increased rainfall. – Flood level is 12.0 feet. – Flood history…This high water level compares to a high water level of 14.1 feet on June 26, 1993. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && …Flood Warnings remain in effect for the following rivers in Wisconsin… The Black River near Galesville is affecting Trempaleau and La Crosse counties. Prevention/Preparedness Measures… Use caution when walking near riverbanks. If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn back and avoid drowning. Most flood fatalities have occurred in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The following statement will be issued late tonight at midnight CDT. && …Flood Warnings will remain in effect until early tomorrow afternoon… * Content…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is expected. * LOCATION…Black River near Gaylesville. * DATE AND TIME…By early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACT…At 12.0 feet, flooding will primarily affect wilderness and agricultural pastures. However, the approach to the south end of County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…- As of 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday, the river level was 12.4 feet. – High water level is 10.0 feet. – FORECAST…River levels are expected to fall below flood level later tonight and continue to fall to 5.5 feet on Wednesday, July 3. – Flood level is 12.0 feet. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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