Mississippi River Invades Parts of East Dubuque

Flooding from the Mississippi found its way into this home on 611 Lake Lacoma Road in East Dubuque, Illinois.� Haevy rains from Minnesota and Wisconsin have made their way downstream.� The river is expected to crest on Sunday and fall back below flood stage by Tuesday. (Andrew Bridgewater/Source Media News)

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Oct 3, 2010 at 1:36 PM CDT

Story Updated: Oct 3, 2010 at 1:36 PM CDT

EAST DUBUQUE, Illinois - Heavy rains from Minnesota and Wisconsin have pushed the Mississippi River two feet above flood stage.

The extra water has caused some moderate flooding in East Dubuque.

Several homes on Lake Lacoma Road and Basten Road have received flood damage.

The river is predicted to crest tomorrow at nearly three feet above flood stage.

Dubuque’s harbor will likely stay closed all weekend because of flooding on the Mississippi River.

The city has shut off floodgates to protect the harbor, which is home to the Mystique Casino, Convention Center and Mississippi River Museum.

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