Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 2 at 12:20PM CDT until July 3 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
Kickapoo River at Ontario affecting Monroe and Vernon Counties.
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
.Up to 4 inches of rain fell near Ontario Wisconsin overnight. This
rain routing downstream, combined with the additional precipitation
of around 1 inch will lead to flooding along the Kickapoo River.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Ontario.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs along the river in the
Ontario area. Water may be over Highway P near Bridge 10, and also
over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 18.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 330 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Monroe, WI; Vernon, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: