WINONA, Minn. – The Mississippi River, at worrisome flood levels three weeks  ago, has been retreating. But hang on. The levels as measured by the National Weather Service at the Winona Levee are expected to rise again in coming days. The next crest, at 11 feet, is forecast for Thursday – right at the threshold for taking porecautions.  The first crest, on April 26, was 18.6 feet.

Earlier: Mississippi crests at Winona, now slowly receding

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Next crest 11 feet. Coming Thursday. Image: National weather Service