< Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/15/2026 14:20

Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/15/2026 14:20

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 4:20PM CDT until April 16 at 4:41AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 2:45am
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. * WHERE...Black River at Black River Falls. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 47.0 feet, Some rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 47.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 43.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 52.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 38.0 feet Wednesday, April 22. - Flood stage is 47.0 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: 
Jackson, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI