Wisconsin Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/04/2026 08:23

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 4 at 10:23AM CDT until July 5 at 7:51PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 8:23am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and campground area in the old section of town. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.6 feet Saturday, July 11. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4 feet on 03/25/2011. - 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 evening by 1100 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Crawford, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI