Mississippi River Floods Homes in Southwestern Wisconsin

Homes were flooded in Pepin, Wisconsin, on Thursday, April 27, as the Mississippi River rose to its third-highest level on record, officials said.

The river flooding had caused severe disruptions in the area, partially submerging homes and prompting road closures, local media reported.

The footage by the Pepin County Sheriff’s Office shows widespread flooding near the river. Credit: Pepin County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful

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