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

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 7:53AM CDT until July 3 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 5:53am
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 3:00pm
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...Minor flooding. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at La Farge. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Agricultural land adjacent to the river is flooded and minor flooding affects some residences and commercial properties. Water may also go over Highway 131 south of La Farge near Ski Hill Road, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage later this morning and then fall below flood stage later this afternoon and evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 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: 
Richland, WI; Vernon, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI