Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 4:20PM CDT until April 18 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Black River Near Galesville affecting La Crosse and Trempealeau
Counties.
Black River at Black River Falls affecting Jackson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Black River near Galesville.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and
agricultural pasture land. The approaches on both ends of the
County Road VV bridge over the Black River in Jackson County may
begin to flood and the bridge gates may be closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 445 AM CDT.
Area Description:
La Crosse, WI; Trempealeau, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI