< Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 20:28

Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 20:28

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:28PM CDT until April 18 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 8:28pm
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. Wisconsin River at Muscoda affecting Grant, Iowa and Richland Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River Near Galesville affecting La Crosse and Trempealeau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black River near Galesville. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * 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 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.5 feet Friday, April 24. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 03/25/1953. - 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 Saturday afternoon by 130 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
La Crosse, WI; Trempealeau, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI