PRESS RELEASE
June 20, 2014
Flash Flood/ Road Closure Updates – Rice County
Water levels in Rice County appear to be receding. We still caution citizens to drive carefully on county roads as some have sustained washouts and may have debris on them. Slow your speeds down to avoid hydroplaning, do not drive through large pools of standing water, do not drive through water running over a roadway, stay clear of high water areas where water is coming over its banks and barriers, and use common sense by not putting yourself or anyone else in a dangerous situation. We would also caution those thinking of canoeing or kayaking in the rivers as there are many log jams and debris in the rivers and current is very fast due to high water levels. Please contact the Sheriff’s Office if you observe a dangerous situation, new road obstructions or wash outs or observe someone in need of assistance.
For any county residents looking for sand bags, we would direct you to check with your local hardware or farms store, local construction companies or your larger retail stores that carry these items. Rice County does not provide sand bags to local citizens or businesses.
ROAD CLOSURES IN RICE COUNTY:
Updated for 8 AM Friday, June 20, 2014:
New closure:
CR 58 (granular surfaced) Jasper Trail. Just south of CSAH 1 ( 100th St. West) Culvert failure. Repairs scheduled for the week of June 23rd.
Earlier closings still in effect:
Road closed: CR 64 (granular surfaced) Irwin Trail. Water over the road (WOTR) by bridge near intersection of 150th St. west and Jackson Ave. (Also repairs to roadway ongoing south of TH 21)
Road closed: CR 59 (granular surfaced) Union Lake Trail. WOTR between Gonvick Ave and Garfield Ave.
Road closed: CR 271 Garfield Ave. WOTR between TH 21 and 170th St. West (Significant damage to roadway, south of TH 21, repairs likely Friday 20th.)
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