Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don`t Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at weather.gov/lacrosse.

Minor Flooding Along the Mississippi River... River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. The Flood Warning continues for The Mississippi River at Winona. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 AM Monday the stage was 14.1 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.3 feet by Thursday morning then begin very slowly falling. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Prairie Island Park begins to flood. Pumping operations are underway by the city of Winona, and dike patrols are started. &&