Waarschuwingen, Saint Paul Post Office

Flood Warning issued June 19 at 8:50PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Minnesota... Mississippi River at St. Paul affecting Ramsey, Washington 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...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at St. Paul. * WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Harriet Island begins to become submerged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 810 PM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday afternoon and continue rising to 17.3 feet Wednesday, June 26. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on 06/02/1908. 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.