Charli

mnc017-115-137-wic013-031-129-250200- /o.con.kdlh.fa.y.0003.000000t0000z-120525t0200z/ /00000.n.er.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.oo/ carlton mn-pine mn-burnett wi-washburn wi-st. louis mn-douglas wi- 648 pm cdt thu may 24 2012 ...the urban and small stream flood advisory for rapid river rises remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for douglas...southern st. louis...washburn...burnett...pine and carlton counties... at 640 pm cdt...rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches in the last 24 hours have caused rapid rises in rivers and creeks along with some road closures. douglas county emergency management advises travelers this evening to be careful of flooded roads due to high water in the county. highway m west of solon springs was water-covered according to the douglas county highway department around 600 pm. also...route 87 south of grantsburg in grantsburg township in burnett county has been reported water-covered by the burnett county sheriff. the heavy rain has ended across the advisory area with only light rain falling through 900 pm. however...runoff from the heavy rains will continue to flow into area rivers and creeks. this may cause rapid rises in water levels and flooded roadways. travelers should be cautious as nightfall approaches and be aware of possible flooded roadways. precautionary/preparedness actions... most flood deaths occur in automobiles. never drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. flood waters are usually deeper than they appear. just one foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the road. when encountering flooded roads make the smart choice...turn around...dont drown. do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. the water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. move to higher ground. && lat...lon 4572 9218 4572 9252 4564 9254 4564 9287 4573 9288 4573 9306 4694 9299 4694 9181 4693 9180 4679 9207 4673 9204 4669 9196 4670 9182 4675 9160 4563 9169 4563 9215 $$