Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Minnesota and Wisconsin... Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2 (COE) affecting Washington, Pierce and Dakota Counties. Mississippi River at St. Paul affecting Washington, Ramsey and Dakota Counties. .Recent heavy rainfall combined with the forecast of additional rain and high soil moisture will produce additional rises on area rivers. Another round of widespread heavy rain becoming likely Thursday night through Saturday. An additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall is forecasted to fall during this time.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2 (COE).

* WHEN...From Saturday evening until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1030 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 12.5 feet. - The river is beginning to rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday evening and continue rising to 17.2 feet Wednesday, June 26. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 feet on 05/04/1975.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DAKOTA, MN ... WASHINGTON, MN ... PIERCE, WI

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.