* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE. In Minnesota, St. Louis County. * WHEN. Until 400 PM CDT Wednesday Jul 10. * IMPACTS. At 12.0 feet, Flooding of Gold Mine Road and public river access begins. At 14.0 feet, Gold Mine Road flooding likely at public river access. Access to Gold Mine Camp is affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 955 AM CDT Tuesday, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.4 feet. Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. Forecast. The river is expected to rise slightly before flattening off. Water levels will remain steady before receding on Thursday and slowly receding to 13ft by the end of the week. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2 feet on 08/24/1988. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota. Vermilion River near Crane Lake affecting far northern St. Louis County. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE. Vermilion River near Crane Lake. * WHEN. Until Wednesday, July 10. * IMPACTS. At 12.0 feet, flooding of Gold Mine Road and public river access begins. At 14.0 feet, Gold Mine Road flooding likely at public river access. Access to Gold Mine Camp affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to continue to create minor flooding as it rises to a crest of 14.4 feet Thursday morning. It will then gradually fall below flood stage this weekend. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.2 feet on 05/26/2001. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

* WHAT. Minor flooding ongoing. * WHERE. In Minnesota, in north central Minnesota, Koochiching County. In northeast Minnesota, St. Louis County. * WHEN. Until Wednesday July 10. * IMPACTS. Minor flooding along lake shores and in backwater areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 321 PM CDT Wednesday, gauge reports indicated high water with steady water level rises ongoing. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. - Primary impacts are expected to the lowest lying structures along lakes including docks, boat houses, and buildings and roads that are close to the shoreline. - Gradual rates of rise will continue on Namakan, Kabetogama, and Rainy Lakes, but should not increase beyond the rates already observed. - Water levels are anticipated to peak late this week and through the weekend in the headwaters. Levels may peak across Namakan and Kabetogama Lakes early to mid next week. Water will be slow to come down once it starts receding and additional rainfall may lengthen the time of high water. - Boaters should expect high water, potentially hidden underwater hazards, and strong currents in constricted areas. - Some locations that will experience flooding include. International Falls, Kabetogama, Crane Lake, Kettle Falls, Voyageurs National Park, Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, northwestern Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Ranier, Johnson Lake, Sand Point Lake, Loon Lake, Lac La Croix, Island View, Lake Agnes and Crooked Lake. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota. Vermilion River near Crane Lake affecting far northern St. Louis County. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE. Vermilion River near Crane Lake. * WHEN. Until Wednesday, July 10. * IMPACTS. At 12.0 feet, flooding of Gold Mine Road and public river access begins. At 14.0 feet, Gold Mine Road flooding likely at public river access. Access to Gold Mine Camp affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 12:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to continue to create minor flooding as it rises to a crest of 14.4 feet Thursday. It will then gradually recede through this weekend and into next week. Brief additional, minor rises are possible if additional rain falls. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.