Kids’ library events in July (2024)

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inMinnesota...Wisconsin...Iowa...Mississippi River at Lake City affecting Goodhue, Wabasha andPepin Counties.Mississippi River at La Crosse affecting Vernon, Houston and LaCrosse Counties.Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Allamakee, Crawford,Grant and Clayton Counties.Mississippi River at Winona affecting Trempealeau, Buffalo andWinona Counties.Mississippi River at Wabasha affecting Wabasha and BuffaloCounties.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Additional river and weather information is available atwww.weather.gov/lacrosse.The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1100 AM CDT.&&...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Lake City.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Structures on the lower end of Deer Islandin Pepin area begin to flood. West Lake Road and Deer Island Roadare partially under water, limiting access to homes and properties.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.9 feet.- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:15 PM CDT Friday was 16.9 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4feet early Monday afternoon.- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood&&

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inMinnesota...Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County.Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.South Fork Crow River at Delano affecting Wright and HennepinCounties.South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesotaand Wisconsin...Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Blue Earth, Brown andNicollet Counties.Mississippi River at Red Wing affecting Pepin, Goodhue and PierceCounties.Mississippi River at St. Paul affecting Washington, Ramsey andDakota Counties.St Croix River at Stillwater affecting Washington, Pierce and St.Croix Counties.Cannon River at Northfield affecting Dakota and Rice Counties.Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Lac qui Parleand Yellow Medicine Counties.Minnesota River at Mankato affecting Blue Earth and NicolletCounties.Minnesota River at Savage affecting Carver, Dakota, Scott andHennepin Counties.Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Sibley, Scott and LeSueur Counties.Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver, Scott and SibleyCounties.Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.Mississippi River at Red Wing L/D 3 affecting Goodhue and PierceCounties.Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2 (COE) affecting Washington,Dakota and Pierce Counties..Rivers have either reached crest or will reach crest this weekend.River levels are expected to gradually fall throughout the nextseveral days. Additional 1 to 2 inches in the forecast next week mayextend river level recession times.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.&&...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red Wing L/D 3.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 683.0 feet, Lock and Dam 3 may end operations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 915 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 682.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 915 PM CDT Friday was 682.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 682.8feet Monday morning.- Flood stage is 680.5 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of682.9 feet on 04/01/2019.&&

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inMinnesota...Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County.Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.South Fork Crow River at Delano affecting Wright and HennepinCounties.South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesotaand Wisconsin...Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Blue Earth, Brown andNicollet Counties.Mississippi River at Red Wing affecting Pepin, Goodhue and PierceCounties.Mississippi River at St. Paul affecting Washington, Ramsey andDakota Counties.St Croix River at Stillwater affecting Washington, Pierce and St.Croix Counties.Cannon River at Northfield affecting Dakota and Rice Counties.Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Lac qui Parleand Yellow Medicine Counties.Minnesota River at Mankato affecting Blue Earth and NicolletCounties.Minnesota River at Savage affecting Carver, Dakota, Scott andHennepin Counties.Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Sibley, Scott and LeSueur Counties.Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver, Scott and SibleyCounties.Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.Mississippi River at Red Wing L/D 3 affecting Goodhue and PierceCounties.Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2 (COE) affecting Washington,Dakota and Pierce Counties..Rivers have either reached crest or will reach crest this weekend.River levels are expected to gradually fall throughout the nextseveral days. Additional 1 to 2 inches in the forecast next week mayextend river level recession times.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.&&...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY, JULY 07...* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red Wing.* WHEN...Until Sunday, July 07.* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Red Wing Milling Company may experiencebasem*nt flooding and begin pumping.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 915 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 15.2 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 915 PM CDT Friday was 15.2 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stageFriday, July 05.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of15.8 feet on 04/01/2019.&&