< Wisconsin Flood Watch | Effective 04/15/2026 10:16

Wisconsin Flood Watch | Effective 04/15/2026 10:16

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 12:16PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 10:16am
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
Another round of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will pose a threat for heavy rain. This could cause additional chances for flash flooding, rises on area creeks and streams, and will likely exacerbate ongoing river flooding across portions of Southwest and Central Wisconsin. Given the saturated soils across much of this area from previous rain events over the past few days, additional rainfall could create hazardous conditions. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin, including the following counties, in central Wisconsin, Adams and Juneau. In southwest Wisconsin, Crawford, Grant, Richland and Vernon. In west central Wisconsin, Monroe. * WHEN...From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional .5 to 1.5 inches of rain may fall this afternoon into tonight as heavy rain is expected from thunderstorms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Monroe; Juneau; Adams; Vernon; Crawford; Richland; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI