Everts/Pool 4 update 6.27.14

14.2 feet in Red Wing, MN and 682.0 at L&D #3.

L&D #3 just reported a flow of 120,000 cfs compared to a winter flow of around 8,000 cfs.
So far they are still operating.

Both Goodhue and Pierce Counties have gone to no-wake. The slowest speed possible while still maintaining steering but never more then 5 mph.

Everts Resort and it’s ramps and cabins are closed although Kari is taking phone orders and shipping tackle.
All ramps in the area are closed.

Last word I heard for fishing the lake is that the angler should expect faster water and debris.
This is the highest water we’ve seen since 2001 and there are many full size trees that are seeing water for the first time.

Two people in a boat wearing pfd’s is recommended.
This is not a time for the novice angler learning the river!

Stay safe peoples!

Here’s a few photos.

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Still can’t believe how high this water is, especially for this time of year.

Lot of us going through River Withdrawals right now that’s for sure.

I thought 2001 flood was higher?

Historical Crests for Mississippi River at Red Wing

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

(1) 20.70 ft on 04/18/1965
(2) 18.80 ft on 04/17/1969
(3) 18.20 ft on 04/28/2001
(4) 18.10 ft on 04/17/2001
(5) 17.18 ft on 04/12/1997
(6) 17.00 ft on 04/18/1952
(7) 16.40 ft on 04/17/1951
(8) 15.30 ft on 06/28/1993
(9) 14.91 ft on 05/01/1975
(10) 14.90 ft on 04/07/1986
(11) 14.72 ft on 04/15/2011 (P)
(12) 14.30 ft on 04/05/1967
(13) 12.93 ft on 03/26/2010
(14) 10.34 ft on 06/27/2012

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

That IS pretty brutal looking water conditions out there.
I may be a while to get back to our near normal.
Be safe,
Jack

It’s the highest I’ve seen for this time of year. Am I correct? First brutal cold winter and now this.

Absolutely awful conditions. Prayers to all being negatively effected by this deluge…
BTW, this is the first time I got back on here since the ‘extreme make over’. Where are the cute little moto-cons?

In case you were thinking of stopping into the Harbor Bar on Trenton Island across from Red Wing MN.

I heard the Carp were in there parking lot pretty thick.

But give our friends at the Harbor about a week and the place will be cleaned up and the reggae music will again be playing!

On a side note, there’s a support pole when walking in the the Harbor. Take note of the high water marks on it!

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Driving by on Hwy 63 Thursday and yesterday afternoon I was amazed at the water levels.