Wisconsin Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/03/2026 18:29

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 8:29PM CDT until July 5 at 1:51AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:59 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:59 PM CDT Friday was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.0 feet Friday, July 10. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 06/02/2014. - 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 Saturday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Vernon, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI