Iowa, Wisconsin Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/03/2026 09:58

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 3 at 11:58AM CDT until July 4 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 9:58am
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
Additional heavy rainfall may occur this afternoon and evening in portions of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, areas that saw 2 to 6 inches of rain over the last 48 hours, which could quickly result in renewed flooding. Confidence in timing of additional heavy rain is low, but additional heavy rain Friday afternoon into the overnight looks to mainly focus south of US Highway 18. Therefore, the Flood Watch Continues for those areas but has been cancelled for locations north of there. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Iowa, including the following counties, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette and Floyd and southwest Wisconsin, including the following county, Grant. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional heavy rainfall may occur this afternoon and evening in portions of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, areas that saw 2 to 6 inches of rain over the last 48 hours, which could quickly result in renewed flooding. Confidence in timing of additional heavy rain is low, but additional heavy rain Friday afternoon into the overnight looks to mainly focus south of US Highway 18. - 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: 
Floyd; Chickasaw; Fayette; Clayton; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI