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...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Minnesota and Wisconsin... Mississippi River at Red Wing affecting Pierce, Goodhue and Pepin Counties. .The increased stage level for Red Wing is a result of upstream flow with contributions from multiple rivers allowing for a rise to just above 16ft, which is major flood stage. The remainder of rivers continue their slow decline, which will be hindered by incoming rainfall this week such that continued river flooding is expected.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red Wing.

* WHEN...Until Sunday, July 07.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Red Wing Milling Company may experience basement flooding and begin pumping.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 815 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 815 PM CDT Sunday was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on 04/01/2019.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GOODHUE, MN ... PEPIN, WI ... 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.