Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 11:03AM 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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at La Crosse.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins to impact the Viterbo
Sports Complex.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 14.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady
around 14.9 feet for the next couple of days.
- Flood stage is 12.0 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:
Houston, MN; La Crosse, WI; Vernon, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI