Varningar, Thorpe Wildlife Management Area

Flood Warning issued June 24 at 11:54AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Minnesota... Wisconsin... Mississippi River at Winona affecting Trempealeau, Buffalo and Winona Counties. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Minnesota...Wisconsin... Mississippi River at Wabasha affecting Buffalo and Wabasha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Winona. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lock and Dam 5A goes out of operation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM CDT Monday was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 15.5 feet Sunday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet on 04/15/1922. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight CDT.