Wisconsin Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/03/2026 05:53

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 7:53AM CDT until July 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 5:53am
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around Gays Mills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 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 this afternoon by 500 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Crawford, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI