< Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 14:45

Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 14:45

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 4:45PM CDT until April 19 at 1:27AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Juneau and Adams Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 40,000.0 cfs, Localized flooding of properties along the river off Highway Z and HH is possible downstream of the Castle Rock Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:10 PM CDT Thursday the flow was 39,017.0 cfs. - Bankfull flow is 20,000.0 cfs. - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours ending at 4:10 PM CDT Thursday was 47,744.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 11,490.0 cfs Thursday, April 23. - Flood flow is 30,000.0 cfs. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Friday morning by 745 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Adams, WI; Juneau, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI