Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 11:03AM CDT until July 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 3, 2024 - 9:03am
Expires:
July 3, 2024 - 10:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...Wisconsin...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Winona affecting Trempealeau, Winona and
Buffalo Counties.
Mississippi River at Lansing affecting Crawford, Vernon, Houston
and Allamakee Counties.
Mississippi River at Lake City affecting Pepin, Wabasha and
Goodhue Counties.
Mississippi River at Guttenberg Dam 10 affecting Clayton and
Grant Counties.
Mississippi River at La Crosse affecting Houston, Vernon and La
Crosse Counties.
Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Clayton, Crawford,
Allamakee and Grant Counties.
Mississippi River at Wabasha affecting Buffalo and Wabasha
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Lake City.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Structures on the lower end of Deer Island
in Pepin area begin to flood. West Lake Road and Deer Island Road
are partially under water, limiting access to homes and properties.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue to slowly fall
and fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1215 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Goodhue, MN; Wabasha, MN; Pepin, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI