...Thunderstorms Tracking Across The Area Into Early Evening...

Clusters of thunderstorms were moving east northeast across
southeast Minnesota and will push into portions of western
Wisconsin through 7 pm. The stronger storms will be capable of 40
to 45 mph winds and 1/2 inch hail. An isolated severe storm
remains possible. Locally heavy rainfall will also occur, which
could lead to urban street flooding.

Those will outdoor plans this 4th of July holiday should be
prepared to seek indoor shelter should storms near your location.
Have multiple ways to receive warnings if some are issued.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...Wisconsin...

Mississippi River at Winona affecting Winona, Trempealeau and
Buffalo Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Minnesota...Wisconsin...

Mississippi River at Lansing affecting Crawford, Houston,
Allamakee and Vernon Counties.

Mississippi River at Lake City affecting Pepin, Wabasha and
Goodhue Counties.

Mississippi River at Guttenberg Dam 10 affecting Clayton and
Grant Counties.

Mississippi River at La Crosse affecting La Crosse, Houston and
Vernon Counties.

Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Crawford, Clayton, Grant
and Allamakee Counties.

Mississippi River at Wabasha affecting Wabasha and Buffalo
Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Mississippi River at La Crosse.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins to impact the Viterbo
Sports Complex.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM CDT Thursday was 14.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.9 feet on 04/19/1951.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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